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A Guide to Water Service Pipes in Scotland.

Order Code: NS65
Publisher: WRC
No. of Pages: 44
Date of Publication: 1991

Price: £1.90


This guide has been produced at the request of the Service Pipes Working Group and summarises the effect of the Water (Scotland) Act 1980 on the water service pipe arrangements for both new and existing properties in Scotland. It covers all aspects of supply pipe maintenance, requirements for the connection of new mains and the types of service pipes; and should provide a useful pocket-sized guide for Regional or Island Council staff in the field to judge ownership and maintenance responsibilities. A 15% discount is given on orders of more than 50 copies of this publication.<br><br>

Covers:

  • Powers
  • Duties when making Connections to water Mains
  • Ownership and Maintenance
  • Common supply pipes
  • Service pipe identification
  • Service pipes to properties with independent supplies
  • Service pipes to properties with Common supply pipes
  • Service pipes to multi-storey properties
  • Lead supply pipes
  • Current Policy
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