scope:

This standard applies to Earth Structures owned by LU. This standard describes the requirements for Earth Structures through the following life cycle stages:

a) Inception and design

b) Construction, installation, testing and commissioning

c) Inspection

d) Analytical assessment

e) Condition assessment and certification

f) Maintenance

g) Strengthening and renewal

h) Decommissioning

i) Evidence of compliance.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the whole life cycle requirements for Earth Structure assets. The Earth Structures comprise:

a) Embankments of soil with slopes equal or greater than 1m high

b) Cutting slopes of soil and rock (chalk) equal or greater than 1m high.

Note: This standard does not deal with the requirements for slopes less than 1m high.