AS 5488.2:2019 PDF

AS 5488.2:2019 PDF

This Standard provides a framework for the management of information and decision-making tools for projects that may impact subsurface utilities. It has been written primarily from an engineering perspective, and applies to all existing (including redundant) and under-construction subsurface utility infrastructure and associated surface features. This Standard does not apply to utility infrastructure that is above the surface, such as overhead power and telecommunication lines.

This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee IT-036, Subsurface Utility Engineering Information.

The objective of this Standard is to provide a framework for the consistent engineering management of subsurface utilities. It has been written as an informative Standard, designed to aid in the proper understanding and use of information surrounding such utilities. Engineers may have received or compiled by various means, a mixture of evidence of the existence, type, condition and location of

utilities. Such evidence may vary widely as to its credibility, primarily by virtue of disclaimers from the providers of the information. Application of this Standard and the establishment of a credible approach to the management of subsurface utilities will improve the critical items of time, cost, quality and safety, and reduce risk across projects involving subsurface utilities.

This Part 2 of AS 5488 should be read in conjunction with Part 1. Part 1 focuses on the classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI), while Part 2 focuses on Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).