DIN 18300

Abstract

Scope: This standard deals with earthwork such as the breaking, loading, removal, placing and compaction of soil, rock and other materials. It also covers earthwork carried out in conjunction with - timbering to trenchwork (see DIN 18303), - underground drainage (see DIN 18306), - laying of pressure pipework outside buildings (see DIN 18307), - land drainage and infiltration management works (see DIN 18308), - underground cable laying work (see DIN 18322). This standard does not cover - topsoil and uprooting work, or the protection of trees, plants and vegetation (see DIN 18320), - removal of soil between the front and back of lagging elements when timbering to trenchwork (see DIN 18303), - work to place fill around the pipes (see DIN 18306, DIN 18307 and DIN 18322), - earthwork in conjunction with dredging work (see DIN 18311), - earthwork in conjunction with underground construction work (see DIN 18312). DIN 18299, clauses 1 to 5 shall also apply. In cases where the specifications of DIN 18299 contradict the present standard, DIN 18300 shall take precedence.