Protection of
Public Sewerage System
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Contents
Topics Page
1 Introduction 3
2 Who should apply to PUB for approval for works 3
affecting the public sewer?
3 CCTV Sewer Inspection of the Public sewer 4
4 Announcement 4
5 Locating Existing Sewers 5
6 What to do when a sewer is damaged? 5
7 Good Practices 5
8 Annex 1 6
Sewer Protection Zone
Sewer Setback
Vertical Clearance
9 Annex 2 9
List of PUB Registered CCTV Contractors – Updated
as of 26 April 2016
10 Annex 3 13
Dos and Don’ts on the Prevention of Damage to the
Sewerage System
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Introduction
Public sewers, pumping mains, link sewers and DTSS within the development lot or
adjacent to any works shall be properly protected.
Construction activities such as soil investigation/trial trench works, earthworks, site
formation works, excavation/digging works, foundation/piling/boring works, tunnel
works etc could directly or indirectly damage the sewers.
It is important that, in all building, development and engineering works near sewers
or DTSS tunnel, the QP/PE/contractor comply with the requirements and procedures
for safeguarding the sewers or DTSS tunnel right from the planning through
construction stages of project.
QP shall follow the following requirements.
1. Obtain the relevant Sewer Information Plan (SIP) and carry out trial trenches
to physically determine the exact location, alignments and levels of any
sewers on site. They must also physically mark out the locations of the
sewerage system at site prominently and plot the information in the proposal
drawings.
2. Find out the sewer setback clearances (Annex 1) and the RC trench
requirements specified in the Code of Practice on Sewerage and sanitary
Works.
3. Ensure that a written approval from PUB for carrying out the works has been
obtained if such works are within the public sewer protection zone as
defined below; and
4. Comply with such requirements as specified by PUB to protect the sewerage
system in the vicinity of such works.
The QP is advised to read about the common violations at construction sites in “Safe
Guarding Sewerage Infrastructure at Construction Sites”. Please refer to brochures
under “Publications – Used Water” in the website.
Please note that violations at construction sites may disrupt flow in the sewerage
system resulting in pollution to the waterways and catchments and public health
hazards.
Who should apply to PUB for approval for works affecting the public sewer?
a. QP to apply: For works which require the approval of plan by the Building
Control Authority under the Building Control Act, the QP who has submitted
and obtained the Building Control Authority’s approval must apply to PUB and
prepare all plans of works.
b. PE to apply: For works which do not require the approval of plan from the
Building Control Authority under the Building Control Act, an appropriate PE
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must apply to PUB unless PUB has determined that approval is not necessary
for his proposed works.
The responsible QP for the works/activity shall submit the relevant detailed
technical/engineering plans to PUB (Water Reclamation Network Department) to
obtain a written approval before commencing such works/activity.
Failure to obtain an approval from PUB before carrying out any works over, across or
adjacent to any public sewer is a violation of Section 14 of the Sewerage and
Drainage Act. Offenders are liable for enforcement actions.
CCTV Sewer Inspection of the Public sewer
Where the public sewers/manholes are within or adjacent to the development lot, the
builder/QP will be required to engage a PUB registered CCTV contractor to carry out
pre-construction* & post- construction inspections of the public sewers/manholes.
*For small redevelopment/A&A works of single landed property (terrace, semi-
detached and detached house), the submission of pre-construction CCTV survey
report is waived and QP is only required to submit the post-construction CCTV
survey report.
The pre-construction CCTV sewer inspection reports & DVD Discs on the conditions
of all these existing sewers/manholes, SIP and other supporting documents as
specified in the application form shall be submitted to PUB to obtain a written
approval from the Director, PUB (WRN) before commencing any temporary
works/piling works/building works at the site. More details of these requirements are
provided in the "PUB (WRN) Advisory Note -Prevention of Damage to Sewerage
System". Please go to the Compliance Webpage for more information.
Upon completion of the whole development or building works, a similar CCTV sewer
inspection of the same sewers/manholes shall be carried out. The Post-construction
CCTV sewer inspection reports shall be submitted to PUB when the QP applies for
the Sewerage Clearance for Compliance Certificate (TOP/CSC clearance).
QPs/contractors are to take note of all requirements stipulated under the PUB
(WRN) CCTV Inspection Requirements for Sewers and Manhole to ensure that the
standardised CCTV sewer Inspection Report format submissions are supported with
high quality videos and photographs.
Announcement
From 1 Jan 2013, PUB only accepts inspection and reports from PUB registered
CCTV contractors.
Registration of CCTV contractors (From 1 June 2012)
PUB has begun registration for sewer pipelines’ CCTV contractors since June 2012.
From 1 Jan 2013, only registered contractors are permitted to conduct CCTV
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inspection works. This effort aims to ensure the safety of inspection and cut down on
malpractices.
Members of the public are advised to hire only registered CCTV contractors as
reports submitted by unregistered contractors will be rejected.
Please refer to details in circular (Dec 2012) and here (Jun 2012).
For registration related matters, please contact Ms Nellyana Huang (Tel: 65172215
or email at [email protected]) or Mr Liau Kang Keong (Tel: 65172202 or
email at [email protected]) of the Water Reclamation (Network)
Department, PUB.
Consultation can be made at the following address: Director Water Reclamation
(Network) Department, PUB #14-00 Environment Building 40 Scotts Road Singapore
228231
For enquiries, please call 6731 3256, 6731 3245 or 6731 3264.
Locating Existing Sewers
If there is problem locating at site existing manholes/ chambers/sewers/pumping
mains, etc which are indicated on the SIP, consult PUB's Network Management
Branch (NMB) (@82, TOH GUAN ROAD EAST #C2-13 / 14 WATERHUB TOH
TUCK COMPLEX SINGAPORE 608575, Tel: 62824336).
QP/contractor should submit a Notification to our Network Management Branch
(NMB) at least 7 days before commencement of any excavation works near any
sewers or sewerage system.
What to do when a sewer is damaged?
Stop all work activities in the vicinity of the sewer.
Inform PUB Call Centre at our 24-hr toll-free number 1800-284 6600 or call our
Network Management Branch (NMB) at 62824336
Inform your QPs/PEs
Remain on site to assist PUB officers on their arrival
Good Practices
Due care and diligence during piling works and structural works can protect the
underground public sewers, link sewers and deep sewerage tunnels and prevent
them from being damaged. QPs, PEs & Contractors play the most important role in
ensuring preventive measures are in place.
Please note the "Dos and Don't" (Annex 3) on the prevention of damage to the public
sewerage system.
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Annex 1
Sewer Protection Zone
The horizontal distance of 25m from the outermost edge of any part of the public
sewers (including pumping mains) or 36m from the outmost edge of any part of the
DTSS tunnel & facilities within which no works either permanent or temporary should
be carried out unless the Director, Water Reclamation (Network) Department has
given the written permission to do so.
Sewer Set Back
(a) Sewers, Link sewers & Deep Tunnels (DTSS)
Sewer Pipe Diameter (mm) Nett Clearance Required
1 150 to 600 (depth ≤ 3m) 1.0m from outer edge of any
structure to centreline of sewer pipe
2 150 to 600 1.5m from outer edge of any
(depth >3m to 5m) structure to centreline of sewer pipe
3 150 to 600 2.0m from outer edge of any
(depth > 5m) structure to centreline of sewer pipe
4 > 600 to 1500 2.5m from outer edge of any
structure to outer edge of sewer
bedding
5 >1500 to 2500 3.0m from outer edge of any
structure to outer edge of sewer
bedding
6 >2500 4.0m from outer edge of any
structure to outer edge of sewer
bedding
7 DTSS Tunnel & Facilities 6.0m from outer edge of any
structure to outer edge of tunnel
structure
(b) Pumping Main
Pipe Diameter (mm) Nett Clearance Required
1 100 to 600 1.0m from outer edge of any
(depth = 3m) structure to centreline of the pipe
2 100 to 600 1.5m from outer edge of any
(depth>3m to 5m) structure to centreline of the pipe
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3 100 to 600 2.0m from outer edge of any
(depth > 5m) structure to centreline of the pipe
4 > 600 to 1500 2.5m from outer edge of any
structure to outer edge of the pipe
5 Exceeding 1500 3.0m from outer edge of any
structure to outer edge of the pipe
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Vertical Clearance
No utilities services (cable, gas pipe, water pipes, etc) either permanent or temporary
shall over-cross / under-cross within one metre (1m) from any sewers or pumping
mains.
For those utilities services that over-cross / under-cross with a vertical clearance of
less than one metre to any sewer, you are required to obtain a written clearance
from the Director, PUB (WRN) before carrying out any works at the site.
In addition pre and post-construction CCTV reports of the affected sewer(s) and
manholes shall be carried out by certified CCTV specialist (Annex 2) and submitted
to PUB (WRN) Department. CCTV reports together with the CCTV video shall be in
accordance with PUB (WRN)’s CCTV requirements.
Figure 1 – Sewer Protection Zone and Sewer Set Back
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Annex 2
List of PUB Registered CCTV Contractors – Updated as of 26 April 2016
S/N Company Name Company Office E-mail
Address Number
1 Arkah Engeneering 45 Defu Lane 9, 6383 2236
[email protected] Pte. Ltd. Singapore m.sg
539285
2 Ban Tiong Soon 287 Kaki Bukit 6749 5720
[email protected] Contractor Pte. Ltd. Ave 1, Shun Li
Industrial Park,
Singapore
416078
3 CA Engineering Blk 1 Yishun 6755 1324 caec.enquiry@gmail.
Consultancy Pte. Street 23, #02-47 com
Ltd. YS-ONE,
Singapore
768441
4 CHC Construction 52, Ubi Avenue 3 6752 0886 richardliau@chcgroup
Pte. Ltd. #01-38, Frontier, .com.sg
Singapore
408867
5 Chin Kuan 4 Sungei Kadut 6757 0900
[email protected] Engineering and Street 2,
Contractors Pte Ltd Singapore
729226
6 Clear Link Pte. Ltd. 22 Sin Ming Lane, 6659 1128 mosespoh@clearlink.
#08-83 Midview com.sg
City, Singapore
573969
7 Easi Porta Services 32 Old Toh Tuck 6745 8254
[email protected] Pte. Ltd. Road, #03-15 I - m.sg
Biz Centre,
Singapore
597658
8 Insight Vision (S) No. 12 Tuas 6862 6539
[email protected] Pte Ltd Avenue 16 Bilcon,
Singapore
638935
9 Insitu Envirotech 6 Clementi Loop, 6542 0771
[email protected] (S.E. Asia) Pte. Ltd. #03-04 Hoe
Leong Building,
Singapore
129814
10 Interprime 55 Sungai Kadut 6364 1293
[email protected].
Contractors Pte Ltd Loop, Singapore sg
729498
11 Jet-Vacs Service Blk 3005 Ubi 6842 0828
[email protected] Pte. Ltd. Avenue 3 #03-52, m
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Singapore
408861
12 Johnson Pacific Pte 45 Defu Lane 9, 6268 1177 [email protected]
Ltd. Singapore g
539285
13 Ka-Tech Asia Pte. 18 Boon Lay 6793 2186 info@ka-
Ltd. Way, #08-127 techasia.com
Tradehub 21,
Singapore
609966
14 L.C.H. Construction 6 Ubi Road 1, 6747 7241 [email protected]
& Trading Pte Ltd #07-07 Wintech m.sg
Centre, Singapore
408726
15 Ley Choon 4 Sungei Kadut 6757 0900 [email protected]
Constructions and Street 2, m
Engineering Pte Ltd Singapore
729226
16 Lian Shing 216 Tagore Lane, 6481 5810 [email protected]
Construction Co Singapore om.sg
Pte Ltd 787598
17 NCH Singapore 12 Tannery Road 6743 9122 [email protected]
Pte. Ltd. HB Centre 1 #01- m
03/04, Singapore
347722
18 O Liner Technology Blk 26 Kaki Bukit 6742 8138
[email protected] Pte Ltd Place #02-01, g
Singapore
416204
19 Omniview Pte. Ltd. 1 Yishun 97428660 enquiries@omniview
Industrial St 1, pl.com
#07-23 A'Posh
Bizhub,
Singapore
768160
20 Pipe Rehabilitation Blk 3014 Ubi 6842 6616 cctvsurveyor@gmail.
Pte. Ltd. Road 1, #01-292 com
Kampong Ubi
Industrial Estate,
Singapore
408702
21 Pipeline 196 Tagore lane, 9018 0945 cheelin.koh@pasco-
Assessment and Singapore sg.com
787588
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Services Co Pte.
Ltd.
22 Pipeline Services 20 Kian Teck 6262 6253 info@pipelineservices
Pte. Ltd. Drive, Singapore .com.sg
628837
23 PMPS Liner 140 Tagore Lane, 6465 3008
[email protected] Technology Singapore
(Singapore) Pte. 787560
Ltd.
24 Promptech (M & E) Blk 1 Yishun 6755 1324 promptech.cctv@gma
Pte Ltd Street 23, #02-29 il.com
YS-ONE,
Singapore
768441
25 Quek & Quek Civil 215 Kranji Road, 6368 8123 [email protected].
Engineering Pte Ltd Singapore sg
739486
26 Rentokil Initial 16 & 18 Jalan 6347 8138 teddy.koh@rentokil-
Singapore Private Mesin, Singapore initial.com
Ltd 368815
Equipment Services Woodlands m.sg
Pte Ltd Industrial Park
E2, Singapore
757459
28 Sewer and CCTV 424 Giffard 9171 9382 [email protected]
Engineering Pte. Mansion, om.sg
Ltd Balestier Road
#02-09,
Singapore
329810
29 Smitech 30 Ubi Crescent, 6742 5055 [email protected]
Engineering Pte Ltd #01-02 Ubi
Techpark,
Singapore
408566
30 Tactic Engineering 69 Ubi Crescent, 6745 7977
[email protected] Pte Ltd #03-01 CES
Building,
Singapore
408561
31 Teacly (S) Pte. Ltd. No. 4 Sungai 6757 0900 franciskoh@leychoon
Gadut Street 2, .com
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Singapore
729226
32 TMC Waste 150 Changi Road, 6344 3922 [email protected]
Management #03-05 Guthrie g
Pte.Ltd. Building ,
Singapore
419973
33 Toh Ban Seng 287 Kaki Bukit 6749 5720 [email protected]
Contractor Pte Ltd Ave 1, Shun Li m
Industrial Park,
Singapore
416078
34 Total Jet Services 301 Kaki Bukit 6748 1291
[email protected] Pte Ltd Avenue 1, Shun m.sg
Li Industrial Park,
Singapore
416085
35 Transit-Mixed 150 Changi Road, 6344 3922 loke.kaihoong@gmail
Concrete Ltd #03-05 Guthrie .com
Building ,
Singapore
419973
36 UIA Technology 280 Woodlands 6214 1254 [email protected]
Pte. Ltd. Industrial Park
E5, #09-50
Harvest @
Woodlands,
Singapore
757322
37 Wan Sheng Hao 7030, Ang Mo Kio 6570 9929 [email protected]
Construction Pte Avenue 5, #08-85 g
Ltd Northstar@AMK,
Singapore
569880
38 Yong Hoe No.20 Bukit Batok 6266 3627 [email protected]
Enterprise Pte Ltd Crescent, #09-15 g
Enterprise Centre,
Singapore
658080
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Annex 3
DOs AND DON'Ts ON THE PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO THE SEWERAGE
SYSTEM
[Reminder: Under the Sewerage and Drainage Act, the penalty for erecting any
building or structure over, across or adjacent to any sewerage system without prior
approval from PUB is a fine of up to $20,000. The penalty for causing any damage to
sewer is a fine of up to $40,000 or to imprisonment for a term up to 3 months or to
both.]
DOs
1. Do purchase a Sewerage Interpretation Plan (SIP) from CBPU (NEA).
2. Do obtain approval from PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department before
you carry out any works including piling works within the Sewer Protection Zone.
3. Do trial holes to identify the exact location of existing sewers/pumping
mains/sanitary drainlines/sewer connection lines before any excavation or piling
work. Use only manual excavation near the pipes.
4. Do peg/barricade the route along the sewers/pumping mains to forewarn sub-
contractors of the presence of sewers/pumping mains, etc.
5. Do consult PUB, Water Reclamation (Network) Department when you are
unable to locate existing manholes/chambers/ sewers/pumping mains, etc.
6. Do have proper protection for our existing sewers/pumping mains during
excavation. Prior approval must be obtained from Water Reclamation (Network)
Department for protection/ diversion works.
7. Do submit a Notification to our Network Management Branch (NMB)
(@WaterHub Toh Tuck Complex, 80 Toh Guan Road East #C2-13/14, Singapore
608575) at least 7 days before commencement of any excavation works near any
sewers or sewerage system.
8. Do report to our Network Management Branch (NMB) at Tel: 62824336 should
any of our services be damaged, exposed or any sealing work is required for
immediate attention.
DON'TS
1. Don't excavate, pile or construct any structures
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