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Q-2, r. 17.1 - Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact
Section 178
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178. The materials used as bedding and surround soil, and to backfill trenches for pipes carrying water for human consumption must comply with the requirements in the standard specification BNQ 1809-300.
The materials used as bedding and surround soil for pipes carrying water for human consumption must be free of contaminants from human activity over a minimum height of 300 mm above the pipes.
178. The materials used as bedding and surround soil, and to backfill trenches for pipes carrying water for human consumption must be free of contaminants from human activity and of residual materials to
(1) the infrastructure line if any infrastructure is present;
(2) the soil surface in other cases.
Despite the first paragraph, category 1 granular residual materials within the meaning of the Regulation respecting the reclamation of residual materials (chapter Q‑2, r. 49) that comprise only crushed stone may be used, but only to backfill trenches to the infrastructure line.
In force: 2020-12-31
178. The materials used as bedding and surround soil, and to backfill trenches for pipes carrying water for human consumption must be free of contaminants from human activity and of residual materials to
(1) the infrastructure line if any infrastructure is present;
(2) the soil surface in other cases.
Despite the first paragraph, category 1 granular residual materials within the meaning of the Regulation respecting the reclamation of residual materials (chapter Q‑2, r. 49) that comprise only crushed stone may be used, but only to backfill trenches to the infrastructure line.
