WaterSupply / ADAC Version v5.0.1

Pipe

Represents a water supply pipe feature.

Geometry: geometry_linear_singlepath_simple
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Attributes

Required and optional XML attributes
Use enum
Required

The purpose of this feature in the network.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
CommercialService Commercial Service pipes.
Conduit Pipe protecting a water pipe running inside it. Not hydraulically connected to the network.
Disused Disused Main
FireService Fire Service - usually used for private customer-owned infrastructure not owned by the water service provider.
FireDomestic Domestic Fire Service - usually used for private customer-owned infrastructure not owned by the water service provider.
FireSprinkler Dedicated un-metered fire sprinkler service - usually used for private customer-owned infrastructure not owned by the water service provider.
FireServiceThruMeter Metered Fire Service - usually used for private customer-owned infrastructure not owned by the water service provider.
Intake Intake pipe feeding a water treatment plant or irrigation system (usualy with non potable water).
Internal Customer owned pipe on customer side of the meter distributing water from mains to internal fixtures.
Irrigation Irrigation Pipe - usually used for private customer-owned infrastructure not owned by the water service provider.
Reticulation Normal mains water distribution Pipe.
Scour Scour main from reticulation to an outlet.
Service Used for service connections > DN63 from main to meter . Domestic Services use water service feature class.
Trunk Trunk Water Main being a reticulation main above a size as defined by the receiving entity.
Waste Waste Pipe from a reservoir or tank.
Other Another use not specified in the schema.
WaterQuality enum
Required

The quality of the water being carried by the pipe.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
DrinkingWater Drinking-quality (potable) water for normal mains supply by the municipal water service provider.
RecycledAplus Class A+ tertiary treated with reverse osmosis recycled water for supply via dual reticulation for permitted interior and exterior uses.
RecycleA Class A tertiary treated recycled water for supply via dual reticulation for permitted exterior uses.
TreatedEffluent Treated Effluent to class B through class D for irrigation only.
RainWater Rain Water collected directly into the system for irrigation.
RawWater Untreated water from a watercourse or pond used to feed a water treatment plant or irrigation system.
GroundWater Untreated water from bores used to feed a water treatment plant or irrigation system.
ProcessWater Non-potable process water of some description.
Other Pipe conveying some other kind of water (not recycled class B and below which is considered as treated sewage effluent).
Unknown Type of water carried by this pipe is unknown at time of submission.
Alignment_m Float_Positive_NonZero
Optional

Offset from casdastral boundary to the main.

Diameter_mm positiveInteger
Required

Nominal diameter of the pipe in millimetres.

Material enum
Required

The pipe material.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
DI Ductile Iron.
PVC-U PolyVinylChloride Unplasticised.
PVC-M PolyVinylChloride Modified
PVC-O PolyVinylChloride Orientated.
ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene.
Copper Copper
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic (includes the product known commercially as Hobas).
MS Mild Steel.
SS Stainless Steel.
PE-100 Polyethylene 100.
PE-80B Polyethylene 80B.
RCP Reinforced Concrete Pipe.
AC Asbestos Cement (Existing Infrastructure Only).
M_1 A new material not in the schema as agreed with the receiving entity.
M_2 A new material not in the schema as agreed with the receiving entity.
Other Material not currently in the schema.
Unknown Material Unknown at time of data submission.
Class enum
Optional

The pipe class as specified by the manufacture. Pipe class refers to the wall thickness and performance of the material.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
SN5000 Class SN5000.
SN8000 Class SN8000.
SN10000 Class SN10000.
PN6 Class PN6.
PN6.3 Class PN6.3.
PN8 Class PN8.
PN9 Class PN9.
PN10 Class PN10.
PN12 Class PN12.
PN12.5 Class PN12.5.
PN16 Class PN16 - default for PE-100, PVC-O and PVC-M.
PN18 Class PN18.
PN20 Class PN20.
PN35 Class PN35 (Standard for DI).
FLCL Class FLCL (ductile iron flanged class).
TypeA TypeA
TypeB TypeB
4.8mm 4.8mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
5mm 5mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
6mm 6mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
7mm 7mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
8mm 8mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
9mm 9mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
10mm 10mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
11mm 11mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
12mm 12mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
16mm 16mm wall thickness class (Mild Steel).
Other Another class not specified by the schema).
Unknown Pipe class unknown at time of data submission.
Lining enum
Optional

The internal corrosion protection method employed on the pipe material.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
CL Cement Lined normal (default for Ductile Iron and Mild Steel).
CL_SR Cement Lined - Sulphate Resistant (DI and MS).
CL_AC Cement Lined - Calcium Aluminate (DI and MS).
PVC PolyVinylChloride.
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy.
Unlined Unlined
Unknown Lining type unknown at time of data submission.
Other Another type of liner that is not currently in the Schema.
Protection enum
Optional

The external corrosion protection method employed on the pipe material.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy.
FBPE Fusion Bonded Polyethelene (Includes the product known commercially as Sintakote).
PlasticWrapped PlasticWrapped
ConcreteEncased ConcreteEncased
TapeWrapped Wrapped in pipe and flange protection anti-corrosion tape. Commonly a synthetic fabric tape coated with a neutral petrolium compound.
Epoxy Epoxy paint or coating.
P_1 A new protection type not yet in the schema as agreed with the data receiving entity.
P_2 A new protection type not yet in the schema as agreed with the data receiving entity.
Zinc Galvanized or zinc painted.
ZincAluminiumAlloy Zinc Aluminium alloy coating (Petair Saint-Gobain).
Unknown Protection type unknown at time of data submission.
Other Another type of protection not covered by the schema.
JointType enum
Optional

Pipe jointing method employed.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
RRJ Rubber Ring.
RRRJ Rubber Ring Restrained Joint (Ductile Iron).
SWJ Solvent Welded Joint (PVC)
WJ Welded Joint (Mild Steel pipe)
FJ Flanged Joint.
MCJ Mechanical Compression Joint (PE pipe and Copper).
BW Butt Weld (PE pipe).
EFW Electrofusion Weld (PE pipe).
JT_1 A new joint type not yet included in the Schema used by agreement with the receiving entity..
Unknown Joint type unknown at time of data submission.
Other A joint type not already included in the above choices.
Depth_m float
Optional

The average depth in metres that the pipe is buried. This measure is useful in most residential developments, but will be less reliable in sharply changing terrain or where significant cuts and fills have been applied. Negative depths may be used to indicate exposed or suspended pipes above the surface.

Embedment enum
Optional

Embedment types.

Accepted Values
ValueDescription
Natural Pipe laid directly on natural in-situ material.
GBH Granular bed and haunch.
GBS Granular bed and surround.
GBSonConc Granular bed and surround on concrete support.
GBSonGTP Granular bed and surround on geo-textile pillow.
GBSonCSS Granular bed and surround on cement stabilised support.
GBSonPiles Granular bed and surround on piles.
CemStabBS Cement stabilised bed and surround.
ConcBS Concrete bed and surround.
ConcBSonPiles Concrete bed and surround on piles.
Enveloped Within an enveloper pipe.
AboveGround Pipe is above ground on piers or a bridge deck.
None Thrust bored or Trenchless method.
Unknown Embedment Type unknown at time of data submission.
Other Another type of embedment type that is not already includesd in the standard types.
EB_1 A non-standard or new type of embedment as agreed with the data receiving entity.
EB_2 A non-standard or new type of embedment as agreed with the data receiving entity.
Length_m Float_Positive_NonZero
Optional

Material length of the pipe in metres.