Tikanga Ritenga Pūhaka

Engineering Code of Practice

The Waimakariri District Council’s Engineering Code of Practice provides controls to ensure that all infrastructure created is, and will remain, fit for the intended life of the asset.

The document sets out guidelines for developers and contractors to assist them in complying with the WDC District Plan, bylaws, policies and consents.

These documents are kept up to date with amendments as they occur. The latest issue of the complete document was updated July 2020.

Users of this publication are welcome to copy parts of it for their own use, providing that appropriate acknowledgement of the source is made.

Download the individual sections and standard specifications.

Engineering Code of Practice

Engineering Code of Practice Full Document - Updated July 2020
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Table of contents
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Part 1 - Introduction
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Part 2 - General requirements
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Part 3 - Quality assurance
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Part 4 - Geotechnical requirements
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Part 5 - Stormwater and land drainage
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Part 6 - Wastewater
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Standard Specifications

Designing for surge and fatigue
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Street name blades
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Amenity garden planting and revegetation areas
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Tree planting
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Grassed areas
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Protection of existing features
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Other Reference Documents

Hygiene Code of Practice for Work on Water Supplies
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Last reviewed date: 10 Jan 2024