Contractors

We promote the use of Linesearch for investigating and registering new works near pipelines.

1. All work shall be in accordance with the Guidance Notes contained in a booklet available from BPA’s Land and Wayleaves department. Prior to commencement of all works a written task risk assessment and method statement will be required. In general a legal consent will be required prior to any works within the wayleave. Adequate time should be allowed for the completion of these consents.

2 No raising or lowering of ground level throughout the easement without written consent from the pipeline operator.

3 Concrete slab protection will be required over the pipeline at permanent road crossings and parking areas. Prior to installation the developer shall expose the pipeline under the supervision of a representative of the Pipeline Operator and arrange for the existing protective pipe wrapping to be inspected, repaired and then double wrapped at the Promoter's expense by a contractor approved by the Pipeline Operator or his Agent.

4 The easement shall be pegged out and fenced off prior to works commencing. Agreed crossing points across the easement for construction machines shall be protected by tied timber mat, "Bog Mat" or a temporary concrete slab or hardcore.

5 To prevent indiscriminate crossings along the pipeline, service crossings (i.e. drains, cables, pipes, etc.), should be grouped together at a common point.

These should be ducted if possible.

6 Pipeline marker posts shall be installed at the Promoter's expense each side of all road crossings and elsewhere as necessary, to mark the pipeline route. The Pipeline Operator to supply markers (2 weeks notice required).

7 No buildings, structures or caravans to be within the pipeline easement.

8 The pipeline easement should always be in an open area, as access to the easement and/or the pipeline is required at all times.

9 Attention is drawn to the fact that the pipeline is cathodically protected. This can corrode metal structures in the vicinity and it is the Promoter's responsibility to protect their constructions against this.