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Simple Asset Overview

Asset Type: simple_asset
Display Name: Simple Asset
Display Plural: Simple Assets
Geometry Type: Point

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Simple Asset SubTypes

SubType KeyDisplay NameGeometryDocumentationAlso Known As
BarrierBarrierLineStringSafety barrier, guard rail or crash barrier along roads; protective metal or concrete structure preventing vehicles leaving carriageway or separating traffic.
BenchBenchPointPublic seating, park bench or street furniture for rest; outdoor seat in parks, bus stops, verges or public spaces.
BinBinPointLitter bin, waste receptacle or dog waste bin; public rubbish container for parks, streets, bus stops or rest areas.
BusStopBus StopPointBus stop shelter, pole or passenger waiting area; public transport boarding point with sign, shelter or seating.
EdgeEdge of GrassLineStringEdge of grass area or lawn boundary; linear feature marking grass cutting extent, border between mown and unmown areas.
FenceFenceLineStringBoundary fence, post and rail or security fencing; linear barrier marking property boundaries, enclosures or restricted areas.
FireHydrantFire HydrantPointFire hydrants are commonly accompanied by a yellow 'H' sign. They should only be used by the fire service and not for water extraction. Under the cover, the hydrant connection is usually fitted with a red security cap which should only be removed by the fire service.
LampPostLamp PostPointStreet light, street lamp or highway lighting column; illumination structure along roads, footways, car parks or public areas.
MilestoneMilestonePointHistoric distance marker or mileage post; stone marker showing distance to towns, often heritage features along roads.
PFRPointPFR PointPointProperty Flood Resilience, used to record flood resilience measures implemented, usually as part of a flood mitigation scheme.
PFRLinePFR LineLineStringProperty Flood Resilience, used to record flood resilience measures implemented, usually as part of a flood mitigation scheme.
PFRAreaPFR AreaPolygonProperty Flood Resilience, used to record flood resilience measures implemented, usually as part of a flood mitigation scheme.
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SignpostSignpostPointDirection sign, street name plate or information signage; wayfinding structure or regulatory sign post excluding traffic signals.
TreeTreePointIndividual tree on highway land, street tree or specimen tree; single tree requiring inspection, maintenance or recording for safety.
WashOutHydrantWash Out HydrantPointWash out hydrants are used for operational purposed and enable water companies to flush sediments and stagnant water from specific locations. Wash out hydrants are not designed to be used for firefighting, nor are they inspected by the fire and rescue service. Washout hydrants are likely to be small, covered chambers on the footpath which connect to the mains water supply. Under the cover, the hydrant connection is usually fitted with a blue security cap
WaterHydrantWater HydrantPointGeneric water hydrant or mains water connection point; access to water supply for operational use, type uncertain.
WeatherStationWeather StationPointMeteorological monitoring equipment or environmental sensor station; automated weather data collection point with rain gauge, temperature sensors.
WildFlowersLinearWild Flowers (Linear)LineStringWildflower strip, meadow verge or linear biodiversity area; managed wildflower planting along roads, paths or green corridors.
WildFlowersPointWild Flowers (Point)PointWildflower patch, meadow spot or biodiversity feature point; discrete wildflower area in parks, verges or amenity spaces.

Simple Asset Asset Attributes

Attribute NameDisplay NameTypeEnum Values
external_referencesExternal ReferencesCompoundJSONN/A
typeTypeEnumeratedN/A

Simple Asset Inspection Attributes

Attribute NameDisplay NameTypeEnum Values
extra_notesExtra notesFreeTextN/A

Simple Asset Service Requests

OperationDisplay Name
inspectInspect
cutStrim
clear_vegetationClear vegetation

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