Joel has been involved in the communications industry as a contractor for 14 years, throughout this time we have developed a deep understanding of how services are put underground which we draw on to this day.
In the past 14 years we have completed lead in installations fault and line maintence work on mains network along with new housing estate pit and pipe installation. As time went on we found a large amount of our work come in the form of damaged cable repairs from customers and contractors who did not have a location completed or just plan out didn’t realise there might be services on their property. Repairs on damaged services can vary from hundreds to ten’s of thousands of dollors depending on size and damage. Once our focus turned to prevention rather then repair we have undertaken industry specific training and completed the DBYD accredited locator certification and Telstra certified plant locator.
The goal for ifind underground is to provide quality and precise service locations to Australian standard AS5488-2013 which in turn will provide our customers with the confidence to excavate safely and be aware of any services in their proposed work area. We are also striving to bring awareness to the domestic and commercial market of the processes, consequences and costs of not getting the correct information before you excavate.
Cable and pipe locations: Ifind underground utilise the latest rycomm locating equipment to find metallic underground services, we can also find conduits and pipes which we can gain access and use our traceable rodding equipment to gain a precise locate. From communication cable, underground electricity, copper/ galvanised what service pipes, storm water pipe and many more metallic services.
PVC and poly pipe locations: As part of Ifind undergrounds arsenal of locating equipment we have the Sewerin acoustic locator. This locator uses a pulse produced from a sender unit then a path can be established with the receiver. All we need is access to a tap and I can find it. This locator is proving very useful in agricultural applications along with newer built domestic homes which mostly have poly pipe service drops installed.
Transponder location: some services do not have any attributes that are locatable, services such as water mains, sewer, optic fibre and gas when installed have a buried transponder laid along the route. We then use our transponder locator to find the buried transponder to configure a route of services. When on a transponder locate it is best practice to pot hole services to provide a positive locate.
DBYD plan application ( Dial Before you dig plan application): Whether you are strapped for time or just find the process a bit overwhelming Ifind Underground is here to help. We can provide a DBYD plan application on your behalf. We secure your proposed dig site then submit the request and post you a full set of A3 plans and advice for your site. If we feel there could be possibilities of services in your proposed dig site we can advise you on the best practice to follow to keep you safe and minimize the risk of a asset strike.
Vacuum excavation: Once we have completed a locate there is sometimes the need to pot hole a service to provide a positive identification on each service. Industry specification shows that in some circumstances services need to be positively identified prior to any excavation being carried out if the dig site is with in the service owners specified proximity . Ifind underground have equipped themselves with a Vermeer vacuum exaction unit, if you require a fence post hole dug, a service potholed or a limited access dig required we are here to help.
Quality Level D
QL-D is the most basic form of information available. Usually relies on verbal recollections and existing utility records such as geographic databases, construction plans and distribution maps, and is often used for route selection and project planning.
Quality Level C
Takes QL-D information and correlates it with a survey of any visible above-ground utility facilities such as valve boxes, fire hydrants, meters, manholes and pits to gain a more detailed picture of subsurface utility locations.
Quality Level B
Applies Electromagnetic detection to determine existence and horizontal position of utilities. The results are then surveyed with support from any C and D-level information that is available.
Quality Level A
The most accurate form of information for subsurface utility locating is QL-A adds to levels B, C and D by exposing subsurface utilities and specifying the type, material, condition, size and other relevant characteristics along with horizontal and vertical positioning. This is usually achieved through hydro-vacuuming or digging, and allows for precise planning and profile mapping.
The application of these standards varies from job to job, you may not need a QL-A in every instance depending on the size and scope of each project we can use a combination of QL A,B,C,D to provide you with the correct location to keep you safe.
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