FAQs

Gas – up to 7 bar

GIRS accredited
Feasibility for site purchase
Identifying loads
Identifying CSEP – Point of Connection
If less than 1733kW peak load – self select
If greater than 1733kW apply for CSEP location and identify any reinforcement requirements.
Design for approval by adopting utilities
Lay mains off site and onsite up to 2 (7 bar) bar for adoption by Gas Transporters and Independent Gas Transporters
Install off site reinforcement if requested by Gas Transporter
Lay services for adoption by Gas Transporters and Independent Gas Transporters (including services direct to existing mains with no associated mainlaying)
Install Pressure Reduction units
Connections up to 2 bar ( hopefully from 8 November 2017)
Install U6 gas meters ( for specified Gas Transporters)
Cut off Services ( any diameter as long as classified by GT as a service on a record)
Alter services ( excluding meter relocation and outlet )
- Potential issue is that if the service is part or wholly steel then the alter will have to become a relay. National Grid will make a contribution to the relay cost based on their contractor’s rate – but it will be less than our additional costs as we will need Section 50 notice etc. Therefore alters should be subject to site survey.
Underground meter outlet pipework

Water

WIRS accredited
Feasibility for site purchase
Design for approval by adopting utilities
Lay mains for adoption by the Water Authority
Connect services for adoption by the Water Authority up to 90mm PE (in some Authorities including from existing mains)
Install water meters subject to Water Authority approval
Testing and Chlorinating new mains and services
On site mains connections under CRMC
Private external water pipework

Electricity

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