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ABU DHABI SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY
(ADSSC)
DESIGN GUIDELINES
SECTION 7
WORKS AFFECTING SEWERS





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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 4
1.1 APPLICATION ............................................................................................. 4
2.0 PRELIMINARY SITE INVESTIGATIONS ........................................................... 4
2.1 DETAILED INVESTIGATION ...................................................................... 4
2.2 MITIGATION OPTIONS ............................................................................... 5
3.0 REMEDIAL WORKS ........................................................................................... 5
3.1 PIPE REPAIRS............................................................................................ 5
4.0 PERMANENT BUILDING WORKS ..................................................................... 5
4.1 WORKS ADJ ACENT TO SEWERS ............................................................ 5
4.2 WORKS OVER A SEWER .......................................................................... 7
4.3 WORKS OVER MANHOLES/ACCESS CHAMBERS ................................. 7
4.4 VEGETATION AND PLANTING ADJ ACENT TO SEWERS ....................... 7
4.5 PERMANENT ACCESS .............................................................................. 7
5.0 CONSTRUCTION WORKS ADJ ACENT TO SEWERS ...................................... 8
5.1 EXCAVATION, DRILLING AND COMPACTION ......................................... 8
5.2 TEMPORARY ACCESS/CROSSING POINTS ........................................... 8
6.0 CHANGES TO FINISHED GROUND LEVELS ................................................... 9
7.0 CLEARANCES FROM OTHER SERVICES ....................................................... 9
8.0 FINAL INSPECTIONS AND PERMANENT MONITORING .............................. 10
8.1 CCTV ON COMPLETION .......................................................................... 10
8.2 PERMANENT MONITORING .................................................................... 10
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 APPLICATION
This document, the Design Guidelines for Works Affecting Sewers, is for use
by design consultants and contractors when carrying out the design and
construction of projects, which may affect ADSSC public sewers. It presents
guidelines for the design, but it does not include design theories and
methods of calculation but instead describes local practices and criteria to be
adopted.
Where any deviation from these criteria is considered necessary by the
designer, ADSSC should be consulted and prior approval obtained.
The guidelines shall be used only by competent practitioner(s) / consultants,
with due diligence and utmost care shall be taken. The design consultants /
contractors shall be responsible for any damage to ADSSC s Asset(s).

2.0 PRELIMINARY SITE INVESTIGATIONS
2.1 DETAILED INVESTIGATION
A detailed investigation is required to determine and verify the location,
material, depth, size and levels of existing sewers and pipelines and to
enable the design for any protective measures to be undertaken. The
investigation should include but not be limited to the following:-
Liaison with other utilities to obtain as-constructed drawings and other
available information.

Examination of all records to determine the location of any existing
utilities or services within the limit of the site.

Survey and setting out the locations and alignments of all existing
services.

The excavation of trial pits to determine the exact depth, material
condition, size and levels of existing pipelines. A detailed method
statement for the excavation of trial pits shall be submitted by the
contractor for approval by the ADSSC.

A CCTV (closed circuit television) inspection of the existing asset may be
required to determine the condition and location of the pipeline. This will
depend on the specific circumstances of the site and the requirement will be
assessed on a case by case basis.



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2.2 MITIGATION OPTIONS
If works are proposed over an existing ADSSC sewer there are a number of
options to consider.
a) Avoidance of the sewer and the zone of influence by modifying the
building or structure plans.
b) Diversion of the sewer around the proposed structure such that the
foundations are not within the sewers zone of influence;
Proposal for the works shall be submitted for review and approval by ADSSC
prior to commencement of any work.
If the sewer is to be diverted, the cost of diverting the sewer must be borne
by the Contractor.
For any construction near an ADSSC Asset, a permission must be sought
from ADSSC and the planned works must conform to Sections 4.2 of this
document.
3.0 REMEDIAL WORKS
3.1 PIPE REPAIRS
If the pipe is not in good condition, as determined by joint inspection between
ADSSC and the Designer/Contractor, repairs must be carried out prior to any
building activities commencing on site. All costs for any remedial works shall
be borne by the contractor at agreed price.

4.0 PERMANENT BUILDING WORKS
4.1 WORKS ADJACENT TO SEWERS
Buildings or structures (and their foundations) constructed adjacent to
sewers shall avoid the zone of influence of the pipeline. The zone of
influence is the area around an asset that is likely to be influenced by
building loads. The angle of the zone of influence line depends on the soil
conditions. Reference should be made to Figure 4.1 for further details.
This rule would also apply to new sewers constructed adjacent to existing
structures where similar distances from the building should be maintained.


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Figure 4.1: Sewer Zone of Influence Line

If the sewer is located within the zone of influence the foundations shall be
taken 1000mm below the influence line, as shown in Figure 4.2, or until a
rock stratum is reached, whichever is the shallower.

Figure 4.2: Piles Located within the Zone of Influence


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Alternatively a concrete surround could be provided to the pipe and the
structure footing deepened to intercept the zone of influence line.

4.2 WORKS OVER A SEWER
Building constructed directly over a sewer are not generally permitted. In
exceptional circumstances proposal should be submitted for consideration.

4.3 WORKS OVER MANHOLES/ACCESS CHAMBERS
Sewerage manholes or connection chambers cannot be built over in any
circumstance. If the proposed structure cannot be altered, it may be possible
to relocate the access chambers with permission from ADSSC.

A minimum of 1.5 metres clearance is to be maintained from the edge of
manholes.

4.4 VEGETATION AND PLANTING ADJACENT TO SEWERS
In all cases the written approval of ADSSC is required prior to any tree or
shrub being planted in the pipe easement.

As a general rule, to minimise root intrusion all vegetation shall be offset from
the outer edge of the pipeline by minimum of 2.5 times the mature height of
the tree or shrub. Refer to Figure 4.3 below.



Figure 4.3. Vegetation Offset Requirements

4.5 PERMANENT ACCESS
For permanent access or road diversions across an existing pipeline the
developer shall submit a detailed design for approval to ADSSC. The design


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should provide detail of any protective measures required and demonstrate
that no additional load is transferred to the pipeline.

Detailed investigation to determine the exact location and condition of all
pipelines should be undertaken in accordance with Section 2.1 above. Trial
pits will be required to confirm the location and level of the existing sewer.
Refer to Appendix A for the methodology for the excavation of trial pits.


5.0 CONSTRUCTION WORKS ADJACENT TO SEWERS
5.1 EXCAVATION, DRILLING AND COMPACTION
In cases where the works are within 50 metres of the pipeline the Designer /
Contractor must be able to demonstrate that ground vibration from such
activities shall not exceed a peak particle velocity of 25 mm/s in any plane at
the closest point of the pipeline to the works. If the peak particle velocity is
predicted to exceed 25 mm/s the Developer shall include a report
documenting any special conditions or proposed adjustments that shall be
incorporated into the activities to prevent possible damage to the ADSSC
pipeline.

Trenching activities shall be designed to avoid adversely affecting the
integrity of the pipeline and the stability of the pipeline trench. Any
excavations within 1 m of the pipeline shall be by hand.

No materials including spoil shall be stored on top of the pipeline without prior
consent of ADSSC.


5.2 TEMPORARY ACCESS/CROSSING POINTS
During construction activities, temporary access across existing sewers may
be required for heavy vehicles or equipment. Depending on the depth of the
sewer and the anticipated loads, a reinforced concrete raft or equivalent may
be required.

It is the Developers responsibility to provide and maintain a crossing of
sufficient strength to protect the pipeline for the duration of the proposed
crossing activities. Table 5.1 below provides typical requirements for
guidance. Notwithstanding the above an application shall be made in each
case by the Developer to ADSSC providing details of any protective
measures required and demonstrating that no additional load is transferred to
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Vehicle Gross Weight Typical Crossing Requirement
6-10 tonnes
Timber baulks to distribute the vehicle
weight.
10-15 tonnes Reinforced concrete slab.
>15 tonnes
Suspended crossing to support the
pipeline.

Table 5.1. Temporary Access Crossing Requirements

Detailed investigation to determine the exact location and condition of all
pipelines should be undertaken in accordance with Section 2.1 above. Trial
pits will be required to confirm the location and level of the existing sewer.
Refer to Appendix A for the methodology for the excavation of trial pits.
6.0 CHANGES TO FINISHED GROUND LEVELS

If the construction works will permanently alter the finished ground levels
above an existing sewer the Designer / Contractor shall ensure that a
minimum cover of 1.2 m to the top of the pipeline is maintained. If this cover
cannot be achieved concrete protection for the affected section of pipeline
shall be provided. Reference should be made to section 3.2.5 of the ADSSC
Sewerage System Design Guidelines (Section 3).

In determining the method of protection to be adopted it will be necessary to
consider the increased loadings on the pipe. It will also be necessary to raise
the level of manhole covers affected by the increase in ground level.
7.0 CLEARANCES FROM OTHER SERVICES

Clearance from other services shall be provided as detailed in Table 7.1
below.

Utility Servi ce
Minimum
horizontal
clearance
(mm)
Minimum
vertical
clearance
(mm)
Relevant Standards
Gas mains 250
ADNOC Design Guidelines
(J une 20060
Telecommunica -
tions conduits and
cables
150 50
Standard Conditions for
Underground Duct Laying and
Associated Works (Etisalat)
Storm Water Drains 300
Roadway Design Manual
Drainage
Electrical LV
cables
50
Standard Technical
Specifications for Electrical
Works (ADDC)





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Utility Servi ce
Minimum
horizontal
clearance
(mm)
Minimum
vertical
clearance
(mm)
Relevant Standards
Electrical Conduits
and Cables
500
Standard Technical
Specifications for Electrical
Works (ADDC)
Water Mains 2500 300 *
Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity
Authority
* - Sewer shall always been constructed under the water mains.

Table 7.1 Clearance Requirements from other Services


8.0 FINAL INSPECTIONS AND PERMANENT MONITORING

8.1 CCTV ON COMPLETION
On completion of the work a CCTV (closed circuit television) inspection of the
pipeline may be required to confirm the final condition and that the work has
been completed satisfactorily. This will depend on the specific circumstances
of the site and the requirement will be assessed on a case by case basis.

8.2 PERMANENT MONITORING
In order to monitor the condition of the asset in the longer term it may be a
requirement to install permanent gauging equipment to monitor settlement of
the pipeline. This will depend on the specific circumstances of the site and
the requirement will be assessed on a case by case basis.





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