Inspection chamber

[t1mgreen]

Good morning/afternoon

Are there any building regulations regarding the specification of drains inspection chambers

I'm in the process of building an extension to a tiny property (1 up 1 down) and have the underground drains in place.

The drains are to run into a shallow (about 300mm deep) inspection chamber on my land

can i use a plastic inspection chamber with a toughened plastic 350mm x 350mm square lid or does it have to be a bigger one witha galvanised lid?

Thanks in advance

Tim

 

[Static]

Yes there are building regulations for access chambers.

300mm deep drainage sounds very shallow, i assume it is in a possition that it can not be disturbed or concrete encased. Is it a surface water drain or foul?

Yes plastic chambers are fine, and covers depend on location. If its say in a garden area a plastic cover should be fine but i would recommend it is secured to stop unathorised access (ie. children).

 

[t1mgreen]

Thanks for the respone

The drain is for sewage and is to be encased in concrete.

Tim

 

[Mick Leek]

TIMGREEN,

Try this place... http://www.pavingexpert.com/drain02.htm#typeAsk TONY the main man on drainage... If he doesnt know the answer then there isnt one..


Mick