RP13: Yard - underground drainage pipework
What is RP13?
RP13 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £2.02 per year for yard - underground drainage pipework.
What do I need to do?
* Install 100mm or 150mm (internal diameter) drains.
* Excavate trenches at least the pipe's outside diameter plus 300mm, laying pipes on at least 100mm thick clay or sand.
* Lay pipes to a fall of no less than 1 in 60 (100mm pipes) or 1 in 100 (150mm pipes) to avoid settlement.
* Place inspection pits no more than 90m apart in straight lines.
* Use uPVC pipes with sealed joints and backfill to at least 600mm (no traffic) or 900mm (traffic areas) using compacted material.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep written support from your Catchment Sensitive Farming adviser and provide it with your application.
You must also keep and provide with your claim:
photographs of the site during the different stages of construction, or contracts, invoices or other documents confirming the technical specification for the completed works
photographs of the completed works
* any consents or permissions connected with the work, including from the local planning authority
How much does RP13 pay?
RP13 pays £2.02 per year.
Which land is eligible?
See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.