Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry
In 2010, a national survey was undertaken to elicit comments on how the 6th edition of the specification might be improved. Announcements were made in appropriate publications and comments were invited from the Water Industry.
Taking into account the comments received, CESWI was redrafted and the 7th edition of the Civil Engineering Specification for Water Industry was published in March 2011. The new edition, like the previous editions, is a performance based specification which allows Contractors to decide upon their method of working. The 7th edition has been rewritten to reflect the experience of the UK Water Industry and the contractors since the last edition was published, and includes new standards and working practices, together with new technologies and more sustainable options.
CESWI 7 reflects the water industry's requirement for comprehensive, universal and relevant specifications for civil engineering contracts. It applies in England, Wales and Scotland and remains a valuable foundation document for use throughout the UK Water Industry.
Contents
- Materials
- Excavation, backfilling and restoration
- Concrete and formwork
- Construction of pipelines, tunnels and ancillary works
- Building works Testing and disinfection
- Roadworks Sewer and water mains renovation
- Tunnelling and shaft sinking work
Sister Documents and Companion WebsitesIn addition to "Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry" a number of sister docuemnts exist for the design and construction of sewers and water mains in new developments. For sewers these are "Sewers for Adoption" and "Sewers for Scotland". For water mains they are "Code of Practice for Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services" and "Water for Scotland". These are all available from WRc. Companion websites exist for Sewers for Adoption, Sewers for Scotland, Code of Practice for Self-Laying of Water Mains and Services and Water for Scotland. Information on the 'WRc Approved' Scheme, which helps manufacturers demonstrate the performance of their products by providing independent certification of products and services for the water industry, can be found on the WRc Approved page. |
