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- Construction Standard Specifications (CSS)
These specifications set out Council's technical requirements for the construction of land and asset developments in our city.
They cover:
- work undertaken on behalf of Christchurch City Council
- assets that are intended to be taken over or maintained by Christchurch City Council.
Subscribe to receive updates to the CSS, the Infrastructure Design Standard, the approved materials specifications and other related matters.
Contact us
For more information about the Construction Standard Specifications, contact the Council on (03) 941 8999 or email css@ccc.govt.nz.
Submit a Construction Standard Specifications (CSS) change request
Complete the change request form to help us improve CSS and IDS documents.
Download the CSS
Download the Construction Standard Specifications (CSS).
Temporary traffic management
Local operating procedures for temporary traffic management.
Pipeline CCTV inspections
Rules for carrying out All pipeline CCTV inspections required by the CSS
Working on the legal road
All work on the road reserve, road closures and traffic or parking restrictions must be approved by the Christchurch City Council prior to the work or closure.