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[F1ANNEX IV U.K. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPATIAL DATA THEMES LISTED IN ANNEX III TO DIRECTIVE 2007/2/EC

6. UTILITY AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES U.K.

6.2. Common Utility Network Elements U.K.

6.2.1. Spatial object types U.K.

The package Common Utility Network Elements contains the following spatial object types:

6.2.1.1. Utility Network (UtilityNetwork) U.K.

Collection of network elements that belong to a single type of utility network.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
utilityNetworkType The type of utility network or the utility network theme. UtilityNetworkTypeValue
authorityRole Parties authorized to manage a utility network, such as maintainers, operators or owners. RelatedParty
utilityFacilityReference Reference to a facility activity complex that is linked to this utility network. ActivityComplex voidable
disclaimer Legal text describing confidentiality clauses applying to the utility network information. PT_FreeText voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork U.K.
Association role Definition Type Voidability
networks A single sub-network that can be considered as part of a higher-order utility network. UtilityNetwork voidable
Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityNetwork U.K.

All utility networks shall have an external object identifier.

6.2.1.2. Utility Network Element (UtilityNetworkElement) U.K.

Abstract base type representing a utility network element in a utility network. Every element in a utility network provides some function that is of interest in the utility network.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNetworkElement U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
currentStatus The status of a utility object with regards to its completion and use. ConditionOfFacilityValue voidable
validFrom The time when the utility network element started to exist in the real world. DateTime voidable
validTo The time from which the utility network element no longer exists in the real world. DateTime voidable
verticalPosition Vertical position of the utility object relative to ground. VerticalPositionValue voidable
utilityFacilityReference Reference to an activity complex that is linked (related) to this utility network element. ActivityComplex voidable
governmentalServiceReference Reference to a governmental service object that is linked (related) to this utility network element. GovernmentalService voidable
6.2.1.3. Utility Link Set (UtilityLinkSet) U.K.

A collection of link sequences and or individual links that has a specific function or significance in a utility network.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSet.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityLinkSet U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
utilityDeliveryType Utility delivery network e.g. transport, distribution, collection. UtilityDeliveryTypeValue voidable
warningType Overground visible warning mechanism used to indicate an underground utility network element. WarningTypeValue voidable
Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityLinkSet U.K.

A utility link set must be composed of links and or link sequences that all belong to the same network.

All utility link sets shall have an external object identifier.

6.2.1.4. Utility Link (UtilityLink) U.K.

A linear spatial object that describes the geometry and connectivity of a utility network between two points in the network.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of Link.

6.2.1.5. Utility Link Sequence (UtilityLinkSequence) U.K.

A linear spatial object, composed of an ordered collection of utility links, which represents a continuous path in the utility network without any branches. The element has a defined beginning and end and every position on the utility link sequence is identifiable with one single parameter.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of LinkSequence.

6.2.1.6. Utility Node (UtilityNode) U.K.

A point spatial object which is used for connectivity.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is a sub-type of Node.

This type is abstract.

Constraints of the spatial object type UtilityNode U.K.

All utility nodes have an external object identifier.

6.2.1.7. Utility Node Container (UtilityNodeContainer) U.K.

A point spatial object which is used for connectivity, and also may contain other spatial objects (not necessarily belonging to the same utility network).

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNetworkElement.

This type is abstract.

Attributes of the spatial object type UtilityNodeContainer U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
inspireId External object identifier of the spatial object. Identifier
geometry Location of the utility node container. GM_Point
Association roles of the spatial object type UtilityNodeContainer U.K.
Association role Definition Type Voidability
nodes Contained utility nodes. UtilityNode voidable
6.2.1.8. Appurtenance (Appurtenance) U.K.

An appurtenance is a node object that is described by its type (via the attribute appurtenanceType).

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNode.

Attributes of the spatial object type Appurtenance U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
appurtenanceType Type of appurtenance according to the INSPIRE appurtenance type classification. AppurtenanceTypeValue voidable
specificAppurtenanceType Type of appurtenance according to a domain-specific classification. SpecificAppurtenanceTypeValue voidable
6.2.1.9. Cabinet (Cabinet) U.K.

Simple cabinet object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.

6.2.1.10. Cable (Cable) U.K.

A utility link or link sequence used to convey electricity or data from one location to another.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.

This type is abstract.

6.2.1.11. Duct (Duct) U.K.

A utility link or link sequence used to protect and guide cable and pipes via an encasing construction.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.

Attributes of the spatial object type Duct U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
ductWidth The width of the duct. Length voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type Duct U.K.
Association role Definition Type Voidability
cables A duct may contain one or more cables. Cable voidable
ducts A single duct or set of ducts that constitute the inner-duct. Duct voidable
pipes The set of pipes that constitute the duct bank. Pipe voidable
Constraints of the spatial object type Duct U.K.

The multiplicity of the utilityDeliveryType attribute shall be 0.

6.2.1.12. Manhole (Manhole) U.K.

Simple container object which may contain either single or multiple utility networks objects.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.

6.2.1.13. Pipe (Pipe) U.K.

A utility link or link sequence for the conveyance of solids, liquids, chemicals or gases from one location to another. A pipe can also be used as an object to encase several cables (a bundle of cables) or other (smaller) pipes.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityLinkSet.

Attributes of the spatial object type Pipe U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
pipeDiameter Pipe outer diameter. Measure voidable
pressure The maximum allowable operating pressure at which a product is conveyed through a pipe. Measure voidable
Association roles of the spatial object type Pipe U.K.
Association role Definition Type Voidability
cable Cable contained by the pipe. Cable voidable
pipe Pipe contained by the pipe. Pipe voidable
6.2.1.14. Pole (Pole) U.K.

Simple pole (mast) object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.

Attributes of the spatial object type Pole U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
poleHeight The height of the pole. Length voidable
6.2.1.15. Tower (Tower) U.K.

Simple tower object which may carry utility objects belonging to either single or multiple utility networks.

This type is a sub-type of UtilityNodeContainer.

Attributes of the spatial object type Tower U.K.
Attribute Definition Type Voidability
towerHeight The height of the tower. Length voidable
6.2.2. Code lists U.K.
6.2.2.1. Appurtenance Type (AppurtenanceTypeValue) U.K.

Classification of appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values of the following code lists or other code lists specified by data providers:

6.2.2.2. Specific Appurtenance Type (SpecificAppurtenanceTypeValue) U.K.

Domain-specific classification of appurtenances.

The allowed values for this code list comprise any values defined by data providers.

6.2.2.3. Utility Delivery Type (UtilityDeliveryTypeValue) U.K.

Classification of utility delivery types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list UtilityDeliveryTypeValue U.K.
Value Name Definition
collection collection Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via collection (e.g. for sewer utility networks, collecting sewer water from customers)
distribution distribution Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via mainly local distribution (e.g. local distribution of electricity), connecting directly to consumers
private private Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a small private network (e.g. owned by a private company)
transport transport Description of a type of utility network delivering its utility product via a large transport network (e.g. to convey oil-gas-chemicals products over larger distances)
6.2.2.4. Utility Network Type (UtilityNetworkTypeValue) U.K.

Classification of utility network types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list UtilityNetworkTypeValue U.K.
Value Name Definition
electricity electricity Electricity networks.
oilGasChemical oil, gas or chemical Oil, gas or chemical networks.
sewer sewer Sewer networks.
water water Water networks.
thermal thermal Thermal networks.
telecommunications telecommunications Telecommunications networks.
6.2.2.5. Warning Type (WarningTypeValue) U.K.

Classification of warning types.

The allowed values for this code list comprise the values specified in the table below and additional values at any level defined by data providers.

Values for the code list WarningTypeValue U.K.
Value Name Definition
net net Warning net for protection of cables and pipes.
tape tape Caution tape (also known as warning tape) is a resilient plastic tape of a signal colour or highly contrasting colour combination (such as yellow-black or red-white).
concretePaving concrete paving A set or paving of pavers or tiles in concrete material covering cables or pipes.]