Control water mains connections to live networks in agreement with water companies
Overview
This Standard is about controlling water mains connections in agreement with water companies. This could be for in-line or under-pressure connections.
This involves obtaining authorisation from water companies and communicating with them during and on completion of the work.
This Standard is for water network construction managers who control in-line water mains connections in agreement with water companies.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1.Work in line with relevant health, safety, environment, water quality and other relevant regulations and guidelines at all times
2.Obtain sufficient information about potential mains connections work from appropriate documents and specifications
3.Complete applications and submit site specific documentation to water companies in sufficient time to get authorisation for mains connection work
4.Plan mains connections according to authorisations from water companies
5.Notify water companies about connection details before work commences
6.Complete connection documentation with accurate information and store it in line with organisational procedures
7.Provide completed work documentation to appropriate people when required
8.Provide ‘as-laid’ drawings to water companies in line with approved water company and organisational procedures
9.Notify water company when connection is complete in line with organisational procedures
Follow organisational procedures when work cannot be completed as planned
Report work which is incomplete and not to schedule to water companies using approved water company and organisational reporting procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1.Relevant health, safety, environment and other relevant legislation, organisational procedures and codes of practice
2.Water regulations and hygiene procedures related to ensuring the integrity and wholesomeness of water supplies, including the importance of personal hygiene
3.Water regulators and their role in relation to connections
4.How to interpret design and construction specifications of the water company you are working with
5.The legal implications of contaminating public water supply
6.The regulatory and industry standards for water utility specific specifications for making water mains connections
7.Site specific documentation including method statements, emergency procedures and test documentation
8.Requirements by which self-lay organisations can make water connections
9.How to interpret drawings, records, work documents, manuals, and technical specifications
Activities associated with installing water distribution systems
The roles and responsibilities of yourself and water company representatives
Water company and organisational procedures for connecting to live networks
Approved types of connection
Company procedures for communicating with water companies before, during and after live mains connections
How to communicate technical information using written instructions and diagrams
Documentation requirements and how to complete and store them
Approved procedures for dealing with and reporting problems and emergencies