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Drainage Compliance Tips For Builders

Falls, materials, access and protection — the things Building Control will check on every drainage visit.

Falls

Approved Document H sets the gradients. Too shallow blocks; too steep separates water from solids. Get it right first time.

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Access

Rodding eyes and chambers at every junction and change of direction. Plan the layout before you dig, not after.

Protection through structure

Drains passing through walls or beneath foundations need lintels, encasement or sleeves. Detail it on a sketch and keep it on file.

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