How deep do soil pipes need to be?

How deep do soil pipes need to be?

Pipes should be either: bedded on granular material, minimum 100mm deep, or. laid directly on the trench bottom, where the trench bottom can be accurately hand trimmed with a shovel but is not so soft that it puddles when walked on.

Can you build over a sewer pipe Scotland?

Generally, public sewers are nor permitted beneath buildings. Where it is proposed to construct a building over the line of an existing sewer, the sewer should be re-routed around the building. Permission will be required from the Water Authority for any work that is to be carried out to a public sewer.

Can you build over a soil pipe?

You can build over a private drain. Building control will inspect the pipework and approve the works as part of your extension. A public drain is a different matter.

Do I need building Regs for drainage?

When does kitchen drainage need building regulations approval? If you’re relocating kitchen appliances like sinks, dishwashers or washing machines by more than a few cm, making changes to connections or installing new pipes you’ll probably need building regulations approval.

How far can a toilet be from the soil pipe?

As long as the pipe have at least 15% downhill slop from Toilet to main waste pipe it would be ok. Any distance up to 3m do not require extra joining points as standard 4inch waste pipe is 3m long. That is how manufacture made it. You can buy shorter too but 3m long is no problem to get.

Can I run a soil pipe under floor?

Soil pipes are generally located on an outside wall and enter the bathroom as close as possible to the toilet location. They can be mounted on the floor, but usually pipes run below the floor in-between the floor joists.

Can you build an extension over a sewer pipe?

Buildings and extensions should not be constructed over a manhole or inspection point on a sewer. Access points on a sewer may need to be relocated as part of the works and included in the design.

Can I build a conservatory over a sewer pipe?

Unfortunately, you cannot build your conservatory over a manhole using conventional concrete foundations since manholes need to be accessible by the Water Authority. They need to have full access to the sewer system.

Do you need building regs to move soil pipe?

You will need a building notice to the LABC. As all of the building is internal then there is no need for any planning as long as there are no structural alterations. Have a word with the LABC, if you have a digital camera take some photos to take along and explain.

How long can a soil pipe be?

Soil Pipes – 110mm for toilets, urinals, bidets, and soil stacks. Waste Pipes – 32mm for small hand basins, 40mm for sinks, showers, baths, washing machines and dishwashers, 50mm for commercial applications and connecting multiple waste pipes to a single flow.

Can you have a toilet without a soil pipe?

No drainage pipe necessary: As there is the ability to drain the toilet from any location, you can put a toilet anywhere in your domestic property with no extension pipe. This could be a cellar, loft, attic space or anywhere else. Hygienic: Macerator toilets are highly recommended for their level of hygiene.

Can a toilet and sink share the same drain?

Run the lower sink drainpipe, adding elbows or collar connections as needed to reach the 3-inch drainpipe that runs from the toilet. The configuration depends upon your bathroom layout and the direction of the floor joists, but connect the sink drain to the toilet drain within 6 feet of the toilet, if possible.

How far can toilet be from soil pipe?

Can you concrete over sewage pipes?

In most instances, yes, providing the sewer pipe has sufficient depth to allow an in-ground pool to be constructed over it. You will be required to concrete encase the sewer pipe, and if the pool is of concrete construction, you may need to have concrete piering under the base of the pool.

When did build over sewer agreements come into force?

October 2011
From October 2011 a law was passed that stated that all pre existing private sewers and all newly built sewers were to be automatically adopted by the water authority in the area where they are situated.

Do I need a build over agreement before 2011?

If the property was extended over a public sewer before October 2011 then provided the pipe which was built over was private you would not need a Build Over Agreement.

Do you need planning permission for a soil pipe?

You must apply for full planning permission to install, alter or replace a chimney, flue or soil and vent pipe. If your flat is a listed building (or part of), you must apply for listed building consent for this.