CENTRAL WATER SOP 107 – PIPEFITTING REPAIR AND
REPLACEMENT
1.0
PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that a consistent approach is taken when repairing or
replacing pipes or fittings within the Central Water’s water reticulation network.
2.0
SCOPE
This procedure shall apply to all pipe and fitting repairs or replacements throughout the Central
Water catchment region.
3.0
DEFINITIONS
4.0
RESPONSIBILITY
4.1
Branch Manager Systems Operations – shall ensure that this procedure is adhered to
whenever a pipe or fitting is repaired or replaced.
4.2
Systems Operations Coordinators – shall ensure that Systems Operations staff are
familiar with this procedure
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5.0
INSTRUCTIONS
From Watermain Shutdown
Procedure
Excavate Repair Area
Is the Trench Deeper
than 1.5 meters
Yes
Refer to Excavation &
Trenching Procedure
No
Note: Some Asbestos
Cement Pipe does not
need to be removed
e.g. Broken Back
Is there Asbestos
Cement Pipe Present
and does it need to be
removed?
Yes
Refer to Repair and
removal of asbestos
pipes procedure
No
Conduct Repair
To Watermain Shutdown
Procedure
6.0
REFERENCES
6.1
SOP 108 Watermain shutdown procedure
6.2
SOP 079 Repair and removal of asbestos pipes
6.3
SOP 109 Excavation and trenching procedure
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