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Definitions of terms used:

The following definitions expand on, but do not replace, those contained within the Construction, Design and Management Regulations (2015).

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

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