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

Designing for surge and fatigue
Download PDF File (169.3 KB)
Street name blades
Download PDF File (210.9 KB)
Amenity garden planting and revegetation areas
Download PDF File (94.7 KB)
Tree planting
Download PDF File (94.3 KB)
Grassed areas
Download PDF File (82.8 KB)
Protection of existing features
Download PDF File (72.9 KB)
Hygiene Code of Practice for Work on Water Supplies
Download PDF File (2.7 MB)

Standard Specifications

Designing for surge and fatigue
Download PDF File (169.3 KB)
Street name blades
Download PDF File (210.9 KB)
Amenity garden planting and revegetation areas
Download PDF File (94.7 KB)
Tree planting
Download PDF File (94.3 KB)
Grassed areas
Download PDF File (82.8 KB)
Protection of existing features
Download PDF File (72.9 KB)

Other Reference Documents

Hygiene Code of Practice for Work on Water Supplies
Download PDF File (2.7 MB)
Asset List Template
Download MS Excel Document (1.4 MB)
Lighting As-Built Entry Spreadsheet
Download MS Excel Document (31.7 KB)
Last reviewed date: 30 Jul 2024