PAS128 Utility Detection
PAS 128 is the British standard providing guidelines for underground utility detection, mapping & surveying PAS128 ensures accurate and consistent data collection to enhance safety and reduce the risk of utility-related incidents during construction projects.
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What is PAS128?
British Standards Institution (BSI) PAS 128:2022 is the current specification for underground utility detection, verification, and location. The document sets out methodologies and accuracies to which the data is captured, the quality expected and an indication of the confidence that can be held on such data.
Our PAS128 utility detection surveys are fully comprehensive and ensure the highest level of accuracy and certainty when locating utilities. We include a combination of the latest detection techniques including electromagnetic location (EML) and ground penetrating radar (GPR) combined with a full set of utility records searches.
Why PAS128 Compliance Matters
Underground utilities pose significant risks to construction and excavation projects. Errors in utility mapping can lead to costly delays, service disruptions, and health and safety hazards. PAS128 compliance provides:
> Consistent Survey Standards: Ensuring uniformity across all projects.
> Increased Accuracy: Reducing the risk of costly utility strikes and project delays.
> Improved Safety: Helping to prevent accidents during excavation and groundwork.
> Regulatory and Legal Compliance: Supporting due diligence and reducing liability.
Enhancing Non-PAS128 Surveys
While PAS128 is the benchmark for underground surveys, we recognise that some projects may not require full PAS128 compliance. However, even in cases where a PAS128 is not required, all our surveys will still be compliant and therefore benefit from the best practices. This means we apply the same high standards in data collection, interpretation, and reporting, ensuring a reliable and detailed understanding of underground utilities, regardless of survey type.
By choosing Laser Surveys, you can be confident that your underground utility data is collected and analysed using industry-leading methodologies, giving you precise and dependable results for your project.
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What are the benefits?
There are many benefits to following the PAS128 specification. Firstly, it promotes dialog between the client and surveyors with initial discussions to determine required methodologies. It also ensures every investigation begins with a utility records search (desktop study) providing vital information on any utility infrastructure within or near the survey area.
Furthermore, having a fully comprehensive PAS128 utility survey ensures the client and design team have a full appreciation of utility infrastructure prior to designing and planning.
It also de-risks any future excavation works as much as possible and minimises the risk of utility strikes.
Safe in our hands.
Established in 1975, we are one of the largest and most trusted multi-disciplinary survey companies in the UK. We have a team of highly skilled and competent utility surveyors across both regional offices with vast experience of undertaking a full range of PAS128 Utility Detection Surveys.
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