Building Regs and changes in directions for waste pipe

[shabbaranks]

Hi Guys,

Probably a really stupid question but I thought I would ask - Ive got a 40mm waste pipe coming outside through my wall which I plan to drop down the wall. As I understand it I need to make all changes in direction roddable. Is it sufficient putting a tee on the pipe and then just attaching a weld access plug onto one side of the tee?

Also just to check - Im assuming if you can just pull the pipe out (this will be at the bottom) then you dont need a rodding point as you just stick your rods down the hole where the pipe is?

Thanks!

 

[denso13]

Im assuming if you can just pull the pipe out (this will be at the bottom) then you dont need a rodding point as you just stick your rods down the hole where the pipe is?

yes, that's fine, the BR don't go into a lot of detail.

 

[shabbaranks]

Ideal thanks - also is there any issue using compression instead to weld fit for the plastics (for outside)?

 

[denso13]

Yea, that's fine, use good quality such as McAlpine and preferably paint it if possible.

 

[shabbaranks]

Yea, that's fine, use good quality such as McAlpine and preferably paint it if possible.

Paint it to add protection against UV and the elements? or just to look pretty

 

[denso13]

Protection, not absolutely necessary.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Waste Pipework comes under different rules, the reg's don't require access, it's just sensible to provide it when installing to avoid having to cut into the pipework at a later date if the need arises.

Drainage is a bit different, once it's buried, (sometimes quite deep and/or under the patio/garden/driveway/shed/garage/house, it's slightly more tricky to get to should the need arise, hence why anyone with sense builds access in.