Code of Practice - City Infrastructure and Land Development

The Code of Practice for City Infrastructure & Land Development � Engineering Standards Manual is intended for use by developers, contractors and consultants who are involved in the design and installation of facilities and services within Waitakere City.

The standards presented in this document are the minimum required to obtain Council approval for a project and should be read in conjunction with the District Plan which is the controlling document empowered by the Resource Management Act 1991. The purpose of the District Plan is to "promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources".

Code of Practice City Infrastructure and Land Development

Version 4.4 - updated February 2007

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Section		Size of file
1.0	General Provisions	Size 308K
1.1	Scope
1.2	Statutory Requirements
1.3	Other Authorities
1.4	Developers Representative
1.5	Methodology for Applications and Approvals
1.6	Engineering Design Requirements
1.7	Bonds
1.8	Fees and Charges
1.9	Sources of Information
1.10	Construction Requirements
1.11	Maintenance and Repairs
	Figures
	Figure 1.01 - Standard Symbols	Size 120K
	Figure 1.02 - Levelling Datum	Size 117K
2.0	Earthworks	Size 165K
2.1	Scope
2.2	Performance Criteria
2.3	Technical Responsibilities
2.4	Investigations and Reporting
2.5	Settlement and Slope Stability Criteria
2.6	Compaction Standards
2.7	Earthworks Design Requirements
2.8	Earthworks Construction Requirements
2.9	Earthworks Completion Requirements
2.10	Maintenance and Repairs
3.0	Transportation	Size 623K
3.1	Scope
3.2	Performance Criteria
3.3	Design Requirements
3.3.1	Layout
3.3.2	Pavement Design
3.3.3	Kerb & Channels
3.3.4	Surface Water Channels
3.3.5	Catchpits
3.3.6	Subgrade Drainage
3.3.7	Footpaths
3.3.8	Vehicle Crossings
3.3.9	Pram Crossings
3.3.10	Berms
3.3.11	Shared Driveways (Private Bays)
3.3.12	Pedestrian Accessways
3.3.13	Street Landscaping
3.3.14	Street Lighting
3.3.15	Slow Roads
3.3.16	Road Opening Notice
3.3.17	Retaining Walls
3.3.18	Road Markings & Signs
3.4	Standard Details
	Standard 3.01 - Typical Cross Section	Size 90K
	Standard 3.02 - Typical Berms	Size 139K
	Standard 3.03 - Typical Cul-de-Sac Layouts	Size 100K
	Standard 3.04 - Kerbs and Channel	Size 133K
	Standard 3.05 - Subgrade Drainage	Size 92K
	Standard 3.06 - Catchpit Detail	Size K
	Standard 3.06.01 - Super Catchpit Plan & Sections	Size 125K
	Standard 3.06.02 - Super Catchment General Arrangement Isometric	Size 119K
	Standard 3.06.03 - Super Catchment Splay Single and Double	Size 90K
	Standard 3.06.04 - Hynds Stormwater Superpits	Size 102K
	Standard 3.07 - Urban Private Way Details	Size 125K
	Standard 3.08 - Rural Private Way Details	Size 96K
	Standard 3.09 - Pram Crossing	Size 95K
	Standard 3.10 - Residential Vehicle Crossing (Kerbed Roads)	Size 128K
	Standard 3.11 - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Crossing	Size 127K
	Standard 3.12 - Residential Vehicle Crossing (Unkerbed Roads)	Size 127K
	Standard 3.13 - Light Commercial Vehicle Crossing	Size 134K
	Standard 3.14 - High Volume Speed Vehicle Crossing	Size 119K
	Standard 3.15 - Maximum Vehicle Crossing Profile	Size 120K
	Standard 3.16 - Driveway Drainage and Kerb Outlet	Size 112K
	Standard 3.17 - Pedestrian Accessway Layout	Size 102K
	Standard 3.18 - Pedestrian Accessways Fencing and Barrier Details	Size 110K
	Standard 3.19 - Modified Watts Profile Speed Hump Speed Controls	Size 115K
	Standard 3.20 - Angled Slow Points: Design Principles	Size 180K
	Standard 3.21 - Typical Layouts for Speed Control Devices	Size 86K
	Standard 3.22 - Traffic Signs 62mm Socket	Size 104K
	Standard 3.23 - Traffic Signs 60mm Dia. Post Details	Size 86K
	Standard 3.24 - Standard 3.24 - Traffic Sign 100x100 Post Details	Size 91K
	Standard 3.25 - Traffic Sign Box Socket to 62mm Socket Conversion	Size 91K
	Standard 3.26 - Street Name Sign 76mm Post & Socket Detail	Size 84K
	Standard 3.27 - 76mm Socket Detail	Size 79K
	Standard 3.30 - Pedestrian Refuge Island	Size 117K
	Standard 3.31 - Recessed Parking Bay	Size 98K
	Standard 3.32 - Low Speed Impact Vehicle Barrier/Fence Detail	Size 120K
	Standard 3.33 - Kerbs and Channel Mountable Aprons	Size 112K
	Standard 3.34 - Pedestrian Refuge/Bridge Fence Safety Panels	Size 139K
	Appendix A: Specification for the excavation and reinstatement of trenches	Size 105K
	Appendix B: Parking and driveway guideline	Size 1089K
	Figures
	Figure 3.01 - Classification of Roads	Size 110K
	Figure 3.02 - Vertical Curve Design Charts	Size 114K
	Figure 3.03 - Pavement Design Chart (CBR Method)	Size 101K
	Figure 3.04 - Pavement Design Chart (Deflection Method)	Size 93K
	Figure 3.05 - Stabilised Subgrade Zone Design Chart	Size 123K
	Figure 3.06 - CBR vs Scala Correlation	Size 77K
	Figure 3.07 - A.P 40 - Basecourse TNZ M/4 1995	Size 83K
	Figure 3.08 - A.P 40 - Basecourse	Size 83K
	Figure 3.09 - 65mm - Sub-Base Course	Size 85K
	Figure 3.10 - 100mm Sub-Base Course	Size 85K
4.0	Stormwater Drainage	Size 844K
4.1	Scope
4.2	Performance Criteria
4.3	Design Requirements
4.3.1	Other Standards
4.3.2	Hydrology
4.3.3	Hydraulics
4.3.4	Flood Protection
4.3.5	Open Watercourses
4.3.6	Secondary Flow Paths
4.3.7	Discharge Permits
4.3.8	Primary Piped Systems
4.3.9	Materials
4.3.10	Structural Strength, Bedding and Protection
4.3.11	Manholes
4.3.12	Branchlines
4.3.13	Connections
4.3.14	Inlet Structures
4.3.15	Protective Grille
4.3.16	Outlet Structures
4.4	Construction Requirements
4.5	Stormwater Detention and Treatment Ponds
4.6	Stormwater Treatment Devices
	Appendix A: Appropriate Native Plant Species	Size 102K
	Appendix B: Calculations and Maintenance Standard Details	Size 71K
	Figures
	Figure 4.01 - Rainfall Intensity Curves	Size 90K
	Figure 4.02 - Higher Intensity Rainfall Area	Size 190K
	Standard Details
	Standard 4.01 - Pipe Bedding and Protection for PVC & PE Pipes	Size 119K
	Standard 4.01a - Pipe Bedding and Protection for Concrete Pipes	Size 168K
	Standard 4.02 - Anchor and Scour Blocks for Open Cut Pipeline Installation	Size 121K
	Standard 4.03 - Stormwater Manhole	Size 144K
	Standard 4.04 - Stormwater Service Connections	Size 104K
	Standard 4.05 - Inlet/Outlet Structures	Size 105K
	Standard 4.06 - Large Manhole Guidelines	Size 96K
	Standard 4.07 - Manhole Landing Grate	Size 88K
	Standard 4.08 - Trench Reinstatement Details	Size 154K
	Standard 4.09 - Head Losses in Manhole	Size 89K
	Standard 4.13 - Stormwater Inspection Chamber	Size 117K
	Standard 4.20 - Stormwater Pond Typical Cross Section	Size 82K
	Standard 4.21 - Park Sign Stormwater Safety Sign	Size 154K
	Standard 4.22 - Stormwater Pond Safety Sign	Size 107K
	Standard 4.23 - Ecowater Stormwater Pond Safety Sign	Size 155K
	Standard 4.24 - Standard 4.24 - Stormwater Pond Fence Details	Size 164
	Standard 4.25 - Planting Guidelines for Typical Stormwater Pond	Size 264K
	Standard 4.26 - Stormwater Pond Planting Zones Typical Cross Section	Size 190K
5.0	Wastewater Drainage	Size 281K
5.1	Scope
5.2	Performance Criteria
5.3	Design Requirements
5.3.1	Capacity
5.3.2	Layout
5.3.3	Materials
5.3.4	Structural Strength, Bedding and Protection
5.3.5	Manholes
5.3.6	Branch Lines
5.3.7	Connections
5.4	Construction Requirements
5.5	Pumping Stations and Rising Mains (General Guidelines)
5.6	Testing and Inspection
5.7	Maintenance and Repairs
	Standard Details
	Standard 5.01 - Wastewater Manhole	Size 141K
	Standard 5.01a - Wastewater/Stormwater Manhole 'Channel Layout'	Size 95K
	Standard 5.02 - Manhole Invert Connectors	Size 107K
	Standard 5.03 - Lundon Junction	Size 88K
	Standard 5.04 - Wastewater Manhole Internal Drop	Size 124K
	Standard 5.05 - Sliding Joint for HDPE Pipes	Size 130K
	Standard 5.06 - Wastewater Pipe Bridge	Size 107K
	Standard 5.07 - Pumpstation Layout (Guideline Only)	Size 143K
	Standard 5.08 - Standard 5.08 - Water Supply for Wastewater Pump Station	Size 141K
	Standard 5.09 - Deep Manhole Depth Exceeding 4.5m	Size 110K
	Standard 5.10 - Deep Manhole Landing Details	Size 86K
	Standard 5.11 - Manhole Ladder	Size 102K
	Standard 5.12 - Step Rung for Standard Precast Manhole	Size 95K
	Standard 5.13 - Wastewater Dry Chamber	Size 118K
	Standard 5.14 - Electrofusion Junction 160x110mm Saddle with Under Part	Size 125K
6.0	Water Supply	Size 341K
6.1	Scope
6.2	Performance Criteria
6.3	Design Requirements
6.3.1	Capacity
6.3.2	Watermain Categories
6.3.3	Layout
6.3.4	Regulatory Requirements
6.3.5	Watermains
6.3.6	Specifications
6.3.7	Bedding and Backfill
6.3.8	Anchor Blocks
6.3.9	Fittings
6.3.10	Fire Hydrants
6.3.11	Valves
6.3.12	Service Connections
6.4	Testing, Sterilisation and Inspection
6.5	Approved Pipe, Valves and Fittings
6.6	Connections of New Watermains
6.7	As-Built Information
	Standard Details
	Standard 6.01 - Water Supply Layout	Size 99K
	Standard 6.02 - Watermain Trench, Bedding, Backfill & Reinstatement	Size 177K
	Standard 6.03 - Principal Main to Rider Main Connection	Size 139K
	Standard 6.04 - Fire Hydrant & Valve Details	Size 201K
	Standard 6.05 - Schedule of Anchor Blocks	Size 116K
	Standard 6.06 - Water Supply Connection Detail	Size 114K
	Standard 6.06.1 - Water Supply Metered Connections Summary	Size 115K
	Standard 6.06.02 - Water Supply 15-25mm Connections Details	Size 95K
	Standard 6.06.03 - Water Supply 50mm Connection Detail	Size 107K
	Standard 6.06.4 - Water Supply 100mm & Larger Connection Details	Size 105K
	Standard 6.06.5 - Water Supply Multiple Connection Detail	Size 123K
	Standard 6.07 - Metering/Backflow Arrangement	Size 133K
	Standard 6.07.1 - Water Metering Layout (1)	Size 105K
	Standard 6.07.2 - Water Metering Layout (2)	Size 97K
	Standard 6.07.3 - Water Metering Layout (3) Right-of-Way	Size 98K
	Standard 6.07.4 - Water Metering Layout (4)	Size 101K
	Standard 6.08 - Surrounds, Boxes and Markings	Size 138K
	Standard 6.09 - Denso Pipe Protection	Size 235K
	Standard 6.10 - Protective Coatings	Size 126K
	Standard 6.11 - Flushing Procedure	Size 120K
	Standard 6.12.1 - Water Supply Meter Box	Size 96K
	Standard 6.12.2 - Water Supply Timber Meter Box	Size 93K
	Standard 6.13 - Water Supply Rural Road Crossing	Size 81K
	Standard 6.20 - NZ Fire Service Fire Fighting Water Supply C.O.P	Size 325K
7.0	Parks and Reserves	Size 514K
7.1	Scope
7.2	Performance Criteria
7.3	Design Requirements
7.3.1	Layout and Location
7.3.2	Earthworks
7.3.3	Stormwater Drainage
7.3.4	Sports Fields
7.3.5	Carparks
7.3.6	Playgrounds
7.3.7	Paving and Concrete
7.3.8	Furniture
7.3.9	Fencing
7.3.10	Planting/Landscaping and Revegetation
7.3.11	Sports Courts
7.3.12	Other Utilities
7.3.13	Accessways
7.3.14	Toilets/Buildings
	Standard Details
	Standard 7.01a - Slab Seat	Size 139K
	Standard 7.01b - Slab Seat with Back	Size 141K
	Standard 7.01 c - Seat Tubular	Size 112K
	Standard 7.01 d - Seat Timber Slats	Size 130K
	Standard 7.02 a - Picnic Table	Size 136K
	Standard 7.02 b - Slab Picnic Table	Size 162K
	Standard 7.03 a - Litterbin Galvanised Steel	Size 129K
	Standard 7.03 b - Litter Bin Stainless Steel	Size 137K
	Standard 7.04 a - Park Name Sign	Size 194K
	Standard 7.04 b - Park Information Sign	Size 242K
	Standard 7.04 c - Trees for Babies Sign	Size 191K
	Standard 7.04 d - Playing Fields Closed / Open Sign	Size 150K
	Standard 7.04 e - Walkways Track Sign	Size 141K
	Standard 7.04 f - Public Toilet Signs	Size 198K
	Standard 7.04 g - Accessway Signs	Size 164K
	Standard 7.04 h - Dog Exercise Area Sign Posts	Size 120K
	Standard 7.04 i - Waitakere City Logo and Text Sign Standards	Size 162K
	Standard 7.05 a - Wooden Bollard and Chain Fence	Size 124K
	Standard 7.05 b - Steel Bollard Removable	Size 108K
	Standard 7.05 c - Steel Bollard Removable Detail A	Size 91K
	Standard 7.05 d - Post, Rail Fence & Entrance Barrier Layout	Size 105K
	Standard 7.05 e - Seating Fence Typical Section	Size 117K
	Standard 7.05 f - Galvanised Pipe and Mesh Fence 900mm High	Size 122K
	Standard 7.05 g - Pipe & Mesh Fence Removable Panels	Size 148K
	Standard 7.05 h - 18 - 2.70 Metre High Mesh Fence	Size 144K
	Standard 7.05 i - Standard Mesh Fence	Size 113K
	Standard 7.05 j - 7 Wire Plain Fence	Size 110K
	Standard 7.08 a - Entry Gates	Size 145K
	Standard 7.09 a - Concrete Footpath Typical Details	Size 132K
	Standard 7.09 b - Concrete Nib	Size 99K
	Standard 7.09 c - Walkway Gravel Path Timber Edge	Size 192K
	Standard 7.09 d - Walkway Steps	Size 112K
	Standard 7.09 e - Walkway Typical Cut-off Drain Crossing Point	Size 79K
	Standard 7.09 f - Walkway Vegetation Clearance Envelope	Size 141K
	Standard 7.09 g - Walkway Planting Diagrams	Size 76K
	Standard 7.10 a - Field Drainage Network Perspective View	Size 95K
	Standard 7.10 b - Sand Field Drainage Trench Details	Size 112K
	Standard 7.10 c - Field Drainage Trench Details	Size 112K
	Standard 7.10 d - Stormwater Cesspits Types A, B, C, D & E Plan	Size 96K
	Standard 7.10 e - Walkway Drainage Outfall Type 1	Size 103K
	Standard 7.10 f - Walkway Drainage Outfall Type 2	Size 100K
	Standard 7.10 g - Subsoil Drain	Size 104K
	Standard 7.10 h - Sealed Pipe System	Size 95K
	Standard 7.10 i - Concrete Mowing Strip & Boundary Channel Drain - Typical Section	Size 112K
	Standard 7.10 j - Dish Channels Types I-III Details	Size 118K
	Standard 7.11 a - Typical Footbridge (Universal Beam)	Size 140K
	Standard 7.11 b - Typical Footbridge (Glulam Beam)	Size 70K
	Standard 7.11 c - Typical Boardwalk	Size 130K
	Standard 7.12 a - Retaining Wall Type I	Size 120K
	Standard 7.12 b - Retaining Wall Type II	Size 128K
	Standard 7.12 c - Retaining Wall Type III	Size 128K
	Standard 7.13 a - Swing Frame 2-Bay SHS Post	Size 126K
	Standard 7.13 b - Swing Foundation 2 Bay	Size 97K
	Standard 7.14 a - Timber Edging Playground Typical Section	Size 124K
	Standard 7.14 b - Playground Timber Edging Joint Details	Size 91K
	Standard 7.14 c - Playground Concrete Edge with Cushionfall Under Surface	Size 120K
	Standard 7.14 d - Playground Concrete Edge with Matta Surface	Size 117K
	Standard 7.15 a - Standard Half Basketball Court	Size 85K
	Standard 7.15 b - Standard Basketball Stand & Fittings	Size 156K
	Standard 7.15 c - Tennis Volley Wall	Size 105K
	Standard 7.15 d - Post Socket Types	Size 118K
	Standard 7.15 e - Goalpost Foundation Standard Rugby/League	Size 88K
	Standard 7.16 a - Petanque Court	Size 173K
	Standard 7.17 a - Parks Lamp Post	Size 116K
	Standard 7.18 a - Outdoor Shower Detail	Size 111K
	Standard 7.18 b - Drinking Fountain	Size 105K
	Standard 7.19 a - Tree Planting Section Elevation	Size 124K
	Figures
	Figure 7.01 - Street Tree & Parks Planting Zones	Size 163K
8.0	ICT	Size 70K
8.1	Scope
8.2	Introduction
8.3	Definitions and Interpretation
8.4	Design Requirements
8.5	Redundant/Obselete ICT Infrastructure
	Standard Details
	Standard 8.01 - STD Concrete I.C.T Chamber for Footpath & Carriageway	Size 101K
	Standard 8.02 - STD Aluminium I.C.T Chamber for Footpath & Carriageway	Size 127K
	Quality and Release Manual	Size 498K
1.0	Introduction
2.0	Inspection Requirements & Schedule
3.0	Quality Assurance Check List
4.0	Release Documentation
5.0	Forms
	Administration Manual	Size 73K
1.0	Introduction
2.0	Administration Procedures
3.0	Complying with the Code
4.0	Document Control
5.0	Applications