Engineering Standards and Policies
The primary purpose of the Engineering Standards & Policies is to ensure that Council’s infrastructure assets achieve acceptable levels of service and that they are modern, cost-effective and durable. The standards were reviewed in 2008 in consultation with consultants, contractors, developers, surveyors and the general public.
Some of the technical changes affecting Council’s infrastructure include:
- An assessment framework for alternative designs;
- New products and installation techniques;
- Global warming and potential sea level rise assessment;
- Formal training requirements for personnel working on Council’s future assets;
- Clear guidance on accepted certificate of completed works and liability;
- Controls on erosion and sedimentation of ground that has been opened up;
- Standards of information submitted to Council;
- Consistency with the Tasman Resource Management Plan.
Design objectives clarify what Council is trying to achieve with the management of each asset. Each section of the standards is followed by the respective appendices and engineering plans which reflect new advances in each infrastructure. The Engineering Standards and Policies require continuous review and amendment to reflect changes in engineering best practice and feedback from users. The Standards are currently under review and a new edition is expected in 2012.
Printed copies of the standards are available by contacting the Engineering Secretary.
Engineering Standards and Policies 2008
All hard copy as-built plans submitted should be accompanied by point co-ordinates using the format in this example: Electronic Asset Data Coordinates.