Having some drainage installed before, I pour concrete for a garden path, surely this is not the right way to do it? There is no room left to pour concrete on top.
Was it subject to Building Control?Soakaway was covered over before I seen it, I have some concerns about the fall of the pipe too.
Yeah, you're right, I need to speak to him, it's going to be an awkward conversation.
Its not covered by B Regs.Was it subject to Building Control?
Is any of the work subject to Building Control?
If it was, I suspect the Building Inspector would have wanted to have seen the open soakaway before it was covered.
The same applies to the pipework.
You could easily check that out, whether it was, whether it should have been subject to Building Regs, before the conversation.
It might give you some substantive ground for your comments.
If it wasn't under BR, but it should have been, you can easily argue that the contractor should have known that (but it is the owners responsibility to obtain it, and they might argue, that they assumed you had obtained it, but it would obviously not conform) and that it has now become subject to BR. I suspect the work would not conform to BR.
How can you be so sure?Its not covered by B Regs.
That would be good guidance to follow, however the drainage to a driveway is not covered by B Regs, they are called BUILDING Regs for a reason.How can you be so sure?
For a Rainwater Soakaway, you should consult your local planning agency. The rules that govern Rainwater soakaways depend on the water capture area in m2. For those serving an area of 25m2 or less than Part H of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010 apply.and
You will then need to consult with the relevant legislation and if necessary building control. Please see the regulation question below.
What are the regulations and legislation related to the installation of a Rainwater Soakaway?
We recommend you read the relevant parts of this document which sets out the relevant 2010 Building Regulations.
https://homeseptic.co.uk/soakaway/regulations/#:~:text=For all types of Soakaway,H Drainage and Waste Disposal.&text=For a septic soakaway, drain,it is a direct replacement.
Building Regulations require you to adequately dispose of stormwater from the building.and
For further information contact the Building Control Division.
https://ebcsltd.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/09soakaways.pdf
Approved Document H offers guidance on drainage including foul and surface water and rainwater, and sanitary waste disposal, including sewage structures and their upkeep.
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/in...ments/71/part_h_-_drainage_and_waste_disposal
Good comments, frutbunn, the OP has an argument that the contractor ought to have followed good guidance. But clearly hasn't.That would be good guidance to follow, however the drainage to a driveway is not covered by B Regs, they are called BUILDING Regs for a reason.
Yes I'm sure I'm a building control surveyor.
Even if work doesn't require a B Reg app, the contractor still has a duty of care, following B Reg guidance would be a way of evidencing your obligations of this.Good comments, frutbunn, the OP has an argument that the contractor ought to have followed good guidance. But clearly hasn't.
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