Definitions of terms used:
The following definitions expand on, but do not replace, those contained within the Construction, Design and Management Regulations (2007).
Client: the organisation commissioning or instructing design, construction, installation, alterations, maintenance or removal work. The client may be an asset, services or utility owner.
Designer: person or organisation carrying out design, of whatever discipline, including preparation of specifications and selection of plant or materials. A designer may also be a client or contractor.
Planner: person or organisation planning what work is to be carried out, scheduling, co-ordinating or sequencing. A planner may also decide what method of work is to be adopted, arrange for diversions, isolations and de-pressurisation of services. A planner may be a client, designer or contractor.
Contractor: person or organisation carrying out construction, installation, alteration, isolation, diversion, maintenance, commissioning or removal works. Contractor includes Principal Contractor and any sub-contractor.
Underground service: Any utility service such as gas, electric or water, or any pipeline which transfers a substance above atmospheric pressure, or cable used for the transmission of electricity or data. It is normally below the adjacent ground level, but may emerge into the open or above ground for short sections of its length. It does not include drains, sewers, unsealed pipes or tunnels,.
Underground Services Co-Ordinator: designated individual responsible for co-ordinating information or activity associated with, or likely to affect underground services.
Abbreviations:
USAG Utility Strikes Avoidance Group
ENA Energy Networks Association
EUSR Energy & Utility Skills Register
NJUG National Joint Utilities Group
IGT Independent Gas Transporters
DNO Distribution Network Operator (Electricity)
BIM Building Information Management
CAT Cable Avoidance Tool
GENNY Signal Generator
LV Low Voltage
HV High Voltage
EHV Extra High Voltage
RAMS Risk Assessments & Method Statements
SSoW Safe System of Work
Client: the organisation commissioning or instructing design, construction, installation, alterations, maintenance or removal work. The client may be an asset, services or utility owner.
Designer: person or organisation carrying out design, of whatever discipline, including preparation of specifications and selection of plant or materials. A designer may also be a client or contractor.
Planner: person or organisation planning what work is to be carried out, scheduling, co-ordinating or sequencing. A planner may also decide what method of work is to be adopted, arrange for diversions, isolations and de-pressurisation of services. A planner may be a client, designer or contractor.
Contractor: person or organisation carrying out construction, installation, alteration, isolation, diversion, maintenance, commissioning or removal works. Contractor includes Principal Contractor and any sub-contractor.
Underground service: Any utility service such as gas, electric or water, or any pipeline which transfers a substance above atmospheric pressure, or cable used for the transmission of electricity or data. It is normally below the adjacent ground level, but may emerge into the open or above ground for short sections of its length. It does not include drains, sewers, unsealed pipes or tunnels,.
Underground Services Co-Ordinator: designated individual responsible for co-ordinating information or activity associated with, or likely to affect underground services.
Abbreviations:
USAG Utility Strikes Avoidance Group
ENA Energy Networks Association
EUSR Energy & Utility Skills Register
NJUG National Joint Utilities Group
IGT Independent Gas Transporters
DNO Distribution Network Operator (Electricity)
BIM Building Information Management
CAT Cable Avoidance Tool
GENNY Signal Generator
LV Low Voltage
HV High Voltage
EHV Extra High Voltage
RAMS Risk Assessments & Method Statements
SSoW Safe System of Work