A Practical Guide For Underground Services Location and CCTV Drainage Surveys

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1. Introduction and The Methods/Equipment
2. Radiodetection
3. GPR
4. Acoustic
5. GPS
6. Total Station
7. Health and Safety
8. RICS Specification
9. CCTV Drainage Surveys
10. Electronic Tracing of Drainage
11. Manhole Surveys
12. Electric Cables
13. Water
14. Gas, Fibre Optic and Telephone Cables
15. Statutory Authority Searches
16. Quick Reference Guide

Introduction

The purpose of this Guide is to explain in simple language various methods of tracing and surveying underground services, at the same time indicating what is achievable.

The Methods/Equipment

Acoustic
CCTV
GPR
GPS
Radiodetection
Total Station

These are complimentary and all may be required to provide a comprehensive survey.

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