Paragraph 14 Further provisions about worksI1

England and Wales

(1)

Where piling is required within 50 metres of the centreline of a pipeline or which could have an effect on the operation or maintenance of a pipeline or access to a pipeline, details of the proposed method for and location of the piling must be provided to the owner and operator of the relevant pipeline for approval in accordance with paragraph 4.

(2)

Any proposed piling operations within—

(a)

10 metres either side of the centreline of the cats pipeline require the crown of the pipeline to be physically exposed, so its location can be confirmed with the asset operator or owner as appropriate and where within 2 metres of the centreline of the cats pipeline it must be exposed by hand digging only; and

(b)

5 metres either side of the centreline of the cats pipeline and, in addition to the obligations in paragraph 14(2)(a), require excavation to be carried out to a level below the depth of the pipeline, to ensure that no materials are present that could damage the pipeline if disturbed, in the presence of the asset owner or operator as appropriate.

(3)

All excavations within 2 metres of the centreline of the cats pipeline must be hand dug.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 9 para. 14 in force at 10.8.2016, see art. 1