Discharge Unit Values BS.

5572 :1978
Type of Sanitary Fitting Interval between Use
Domestic Public Peak Flow Discharge Unit (min) (min) (min) Value

Automatic Washing Machine 10 5 WC (9 Litre Cistern) 20 10 5 Sink 20 10 5 Wash Basin 20 10 5 Bath 75 10 Shower (Per Head)
Domestic Public

4 20 40 7 14 28 6 14 27 1 3 6 7 18 -

1 2 20 0.3

Urinal Bowl

Discharge Unit Maximum Values BS.5572 :1978

Internal diameter of pipe (mm)
100mm 125mm 150mm

Fall 1 in 111 1 in 45
230 780 2000 430 1500 3500

1 in 22
1050 3000 7500

Rates of Discharge from Sanitary Fittings BS.5572 :1978

Type of Fitting

Discharge (litres per second)

0.60 1.00 0.50 1.00 2.00 0.15 2.30 1.00 5.70 0.95

Basin Bath Sink (32mm Diameter Waste) Sink (38mm Diameter Waste) Sink (50mm Diameter Waste) Urinal WC (9 or 14 litre cistern) Shower Equipment Washer Steam Steriliser

Peak Simultaneous Demand

Simultaneous Demand Factor
The discharge unit value takes into account the number of fittings discharging simultaneously compared with the total number of fittings installed. m = np + 1.80 [2 np (1 - p] 0.5 Where m = number of fittings discharging simultaneously p= t T, known as the usage ratio

n = total number of fittings installed t = time in seconds fittings are discharging T = time in seconds between usage

Total number of fittings installed (n) = 30 It has been assumed that each fitting will take 10sec to discharge their contents, and will be used at 900sec intervals p = 10 900 .= 0.11

m = (30 x 0.11) + 1.80 [2 x 30 x 0.11 (1 - 0.11)] 0.5 .= 5.10 + square root of 5.874 .= 5.10 + 2.42 .= 7.52 Simultaneous Demand Factor = 7.52%

Residual Drainage Network Pipe Sizing

The following calculations indicate the pipework sizes of the main horizontal sections. The size of branch mains is calculated on the basis that the discharge pipe shall be at least equal to the diameter of the outlet on the appliance to which it is connected.

Section 1. Sink (38mm waste) Sink (50mm waste)

4 x 1.00 l/s = 4.00 l/s 4 x 2.00 l/s = 8.00 l/s

12.00 x 7.52% = 0.90 l/s or 0.0009m3/s Q = VA

= V x p/8 D2 (Half Bore)
D = Square Root Q x 8 / V x p
0.0009 x 8 = 0.0072 0.0072 / 1 x 3.142 = 0.0023m Square root of 0.0023m = 0.048m 0.048m x 1000 = 48mm Suggested horizontal pipe size is 80mm Nominal Bore

Section 2. Sink (38mm waste) Sink (50mm waste) Equipment Washer

4 x 1.00 l/s = 4.00 l/s 5 x 2.00 l/s = 8.00 l/s 1 x 5.70 l/s = 5.70 l/s

17.70 x 7.52% = 1.33 l/s or 0.0010m3/s Q = VA

= V x p/8 D2 (Half Bore) D = Square Root Q x 8 / V x p
0.0010 x 8 = 0.008 m3/s 0.008 / 1 x 3.142 = 0.0025m

Square root of 0.0025m = 0.05m 0.05m x 1000 = 50mm Suggested horizontal pipe size is 80mm Nominal Bore

Section 3. Sink (38mm waste) Sink (50mm waste) Equipment Washer Steam Steriliser
2 x 1.00 l/s = 2.00 l/s 7 x 2.00 l/s = 14.00 l/s 2 x 5.70 l/s = 11.40 l/s 3 x 0.95 l/s = 2.85 l/s

30.25 x 7.52% = 2.27 l/s or 0.0023m3/s Q = VA

= V x p/8 D2 (Half Bore) D = Square Root Q x 8 / V x p
0.0023 x 8 = 0.0184 m3/s 0.0184 / 1 x 3.142 = 0.0059m Square root of 0.0059m = 0.077m 0.077m x 1000 = 77mm Suggested horizontal pipe size is 80mm Nominal Bore

Section A.
17 Sinks @ Peak Flow = 17 x 27 = 459 Loading Units 1 Washer @ Peak Flow = 1 x 40 = 40 Loading Units Total Loading Units = 499 LU From BS 5772 :1978 100mm Nominal Bore @ 1:22

Section B.
8 Sinks @ Peak Flow = 8 x 27 = 216 Loading Units 5 Washer @ Peak Flow = 5 x 40 = 200 Loading Units

Total Loading Units = 416 LU From BS 5772 :1978 100mm Nominal Bore @ 1:45