Pipelayer how-to

How to Lay Sewer Pipe to Grade

Grade keeps sewage flowing.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Grade keeps sewage flowing. In short: set; grade; lower, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Set the laser.

  2. Grade the bedding.

  3. Lower pipe.

  4. Push the joint home.

  5. Check grade on the target.

  6. Bed the haunches.

Safety reminders for pipelayers

  • Never enter unprotected trenches
  • Keep spoils back
  • Watch for utilities
  • Wear high-visibility gear

Trench box · Grade · Invert · Bedding · Bell and spigot · Manhole: see the full pipelayer glossary.

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