CODE OF PRACTICE

ON
SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

CONTENTS

APPENDUM NO 1 (Sep 97)

INTRODUCTION

PART I : SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM

PART II : SANITARY PLUMBING SYSTEM

PART III : SANITARY APPLIANCE/FITTING

PART IV : SANITARY APPLIANCE AND MATERIAL

PART V : PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION TO CARRY OUT SANITARY PLUMBING

AND DRAINAGE WORKS

PART VI : APPENDICES

a. STANDARD DRAWINGS ON SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE

SYSTEM

b. STANDARD FORMS FOR SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE WORKS

c. LIST OF STANDARD METRIC DRAWING AVALIABLE FOR SALE

 CODE OF PRACTICE
ON
SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
(3rd Edition -Feb 90 and 4th Reprint - May 97)

ADDENDUM NO. 1
(Sep 1997)

This addendum shall be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice on Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage
System (3rd Edition- Feb 90 and 4th Reprint - May 97) and shall form part of the Code of Practice.

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1 Part I /page 1 Insert new Clause 1.2 after Clause 1.1
Clause -Sanitary drainage system shall be designed to convey only
1.2 sewage. Rain-water is to be channelled to surface storm-
water drain.
2 Part I/ page 4 Replace the existing Clauses 6.3 with the following :
Clause -Every floor/gully trap intended to receive sullage water
6.3 shall be located within covered areas and designed such that
it will not allow ingress of rain-water into the sanitary
drainage system. The floor/gully trap shall be fixed with a
frame and a grating at least 5 mm below the paved floor.
The floor surrounding such gully trap shall be sloped
towards the trap.
3 Part I/page 4 Replace the existing Clause 6.9 with the following:
Clause - In accordance with the Vector Control & Research
6.9 Department's requirement for prevention of mosquito
breeding, every floor/ gully trap fixed with perforated cover
shall be provided with an approved anti-mosquito device so
as to prevent mosquitoes from gaining access to breed in the
water seal in the floor/ gully through the holes at the
perforated cover.
4 Part I /page 7 Replace the existing Clause 11.2 with the following:
Clause - Every wash area shall be constructed in concrete not less
11.2 than 75mm thick with a curb 75mm by 75mm all round.
Rain-water from the surrounding shall not discharge into it.
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5 Part I/ page Replace the existing Clause 13.1 with the following:
8 Clause (a)-All sullage water from covered wash areas, refuse chutes,
13.1 bin centres, markets, basement car parks and other like
places of any building shall be discharged into the sewerage
system. Floor/gully trap shall be provided in such areas and
connected to an inspection chamber. For basement car parks,
the area shall be laid in falls to floor/gully trap so that the
run is not more than 5 metres to each floor/gully trap. Where
additional drainage outlets are required, floor wastes may be
provided. In such cases, the floor wastes shall be connected to
floor traps before connection to the sanitary plumbing and
drainage system. At the entrance to the areas as mentioned
above, a ramp shall be provided to prevent ingress of rain-
water from the surrounding floor into the sewerage system.

(b)-The drainage system serving common corridors, common

verandahs, covered play areas/ void decks (except wash
areas), multi-storey car parks (except car washing areas),
open car park ramp, pump islands at petrol stations, open
shower points in public and private swimming pools, open
areas in back-yards/courtyards/airwells and other uncovered
paved areas within premises where rain-water flows are
expected shall be connected to surface storm-water drains.
6 Part II / Clause Replace " fourteen storeys" with "twenty five storeys"
page 10 1.3
7 Part II / Clause Replace " fourteen storeys" with "twenty five storeys"
page 11 2.3.1
8 Part II/ Clause Insert " fifteenth, eighteenth and twenty-first " after "twelfth"
page 11 2.3.5
9 Part II/ Insert new Clause 3.2.13 after Clause 3.2.13
page 13 Clause - Every discharge pipe shall also not be located in places
3.2.13 where it can give rise to nuisance conditions during
maintenance. In particular, for buildings under the Land
Titles (Strata) Act, discharge pipes shall not run above
bedrooms, living room, dining room or kitchen areas of the
strata unit below. Where such routing cannot be avoided,
suitably designed service duct to allow access for
maintenance shall be provided.
10 Part II/ Insert new Clause 3.3.5 after Clause 3.3.4
page 13 Clause -In the case of multi-storey buildings of 7 storeys or higher,
 3.3.5 an additional cross venting pipe shall be provided between
the main and secondary discharge stack at a position of at
least 300mm above the finished first storey floor level.

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11 Part II / Clause Insert " of 7-storey or higher " after "multi-storey buildings"
page 14 3.5.3
12 Part III/ Replace the existing Clause 3.1.1 with the following:
page 17 Clause -Every water closet pan shall be of a design suitable for use
3.1.1 with low capacity WC flushing cisterns of up to 4.5 litres
maximum capacity and shall conform to the functional
requirements and tests in the relevant Singapore Standards.
13 Part III / Insert new Clause 3.4.2 after Clause 3.4.1
page 18 Clause -Every wall hung water closet pans for use in public toilets
3.4.2 shall be of a design suitable for use with 6-litre flush valves
and shall conform to the functional requirements and tests in
the relevant Singapore Standards.
14 Part III / Clause Amend "750 mm" to "600 mm"
page 19 4.1.7
15 Part III / Clause Replace the existing Clause 4.1.8 with the following:
page 19 4.1.8 -Every individual urinal shall be operated by flush valve
which must be adjusted to give a flush of not less than 1.5
litres and not more than 2.5 litres.
16 Part III / Clause Insert new Clause 4.1.12 after Clause 4.1.11
page 19 4.1.12 -Individual urinal shall be more than 300 mm wide and the
collection area shall project from the wall by at least 300
mm.
17 Part III/ Clause Replace the existing Clause 5.1.1 with the following:
page 20 5.1.1 -Every flushing cistern serving a water closet pan shall be of
the low capacity type capable of delivering an effective flush
of volume not more than 4.5 litres and shall conform to the
specifications, tests and installation requirements in the
relevant Singapore Standards.
18 Part III / Clause Insert " except when it is of a self supporting close-coupled
page 20 5.1.3 water closet suite" after "Every flushing cistern"
19 Part III / Clause Delete Clause 5.3.1
page 20 5.3.1
20 Part III/ Clause Replace the existing Clause 6.2.3 with the following:
page 21 6.2.3 -Every flush valve must be so adjusted to give a flush of not
less than 1.5 litres and not more than 2.5 litres of water for
individual urinal and not more than 6 litres of water for
water closet pan. The flush volume for each water closet pan
 shall be adjusted to the minimum required for effective
cleansing of the pan.

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21 Part III/ Insert the following new clauses after Clause 6.2.10
page 22 Clause - All automatic flushing devices shall be activated by sensors.
6.2.11 Automatic flushing devices that can be used are either :
a) Sensor devices/mechanisms that can activate an approved
manual flush valve; or

b) A fully integral sensor-operated flush valve.

Clause - Each sensor unit shall only operate one flushing device for a
6.2.12 sanitary appliance. The sensor unit when installed shall not
be affected by the operation of adjacent sensor unit.

-The sensor unit shall be firmly installed on the wall fronting

the appliance. It should not be supported by the water pipe.
Clause
6.2.13
-The recommended height of sensor unit shall be at 750 mm
above the rim level for oriental water closet pan and at 500
mm above the rim level for other types of water closet pan
and it shall not be affected by the WC seat and cover when
Clause they are at raised position.
6.2.14
22 Part III / Clause Insert new Clause 10.12 after Clause 10.11:
page25 10.12 - In accordance with the Vector Control & Research
Department's requirement for prevention of mosquito
breeding, every floor/ gully trap fixed with perforated cover
shall be provided with an approved anti-mosquito device so as
to prevent mosquitoes from gaining access to breed in the
water seal in the floor/ gully through the holes at the
perforated cover.
23 Part III / Clause Replace the existing Clause 11.2 with the following:
page 25 11.2 - The minimum internal diameter of the floor waste shall be
50 mm. However, where the floor waste also serve a waste
sanitary appliance, the minimum internal diameter shall be
75 mm.
 THE SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

REGULATIONS, 1976

CODE OF PRACTICE

ON

SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The Code of Practice on Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage System, issued under regulation 3 of The
Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage System Regulations, 1976 shall be complied with by Professional
Engineers, Registered Architects and Registered Plumbers for the design, installation and execution of all
sanitary plumbing and drainage works.

The requirements under this Code are supplemental to The Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage System
Regulations, 1976. They do not exhaustively cover all aspects of the design and construction of sanitary
plumbing and drainage works but only set out the minimum requirements.

This edition incorporates changes in design and construction based on recent experiences and practices.

This Code of Practice may be amended and revised from time to time.

Sewerage Department
Ministry of the Environment
Singapore
 THE SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

REGULATIONS, 1976

CODE OF PRACTICE

ON

SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The Code of Practice on Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage System, issued under regulation 3 of The
Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage System Regulations, 1976 shall be complied with by Professional
Engineers, Registered Architects and Registered Plumbers for the design, installation and execution of all
sanitary plumbing and drainage works.

The requirements under this Code are supplemental to The Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage System
Regulations, 1976. They do not exhaustively cover all aspects of the design and construction of sanitary
plumbing and drainage works but only set out the minimum requirements.

This edition incorporates changes in design and construction based on recent experiences and practices.

This Code of Practice may be amended and revised from time to time.

Sewerage Department
Ministry of the Environment
Singapore
 CODE OF PRACTICE
ON
SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM

PART I : SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM

1. Design and Layout of Sanitary Drainage System (1)

1.1 The design and layout of the sanitary drainage system shall be as simple and direct as
practicable for the proper conveyance of sewage within the premises for discharge to the
sewerage system

2. Branch drain-line (1),(2)&(3)

2.1 Every branch drain-line shall have a minimum diameter of 100 mm.
2.2 The depth of every branch drain-line connected directly into an inspection chamber
shall not exceed 1.5 metres where practicable. Where the depth exceeds 1.5 metres, an
additional inspection chamber may be required. Alternatively a tumbling bay or
backdrop may be made provided the size of the branch drain-line is at least 150 mm
diameter.

2.3 The distance from the inlet of the branch drain-line to the inspection chamber shall not
exceed 10 metres where practicable. If the distance is required to be extended, the
maximum distance shall not exceed 20 metres provided the size of the branch drain-line
is at least 150 mm diameter.
2.4 Every branch drain-line shall be connected obliquely in the same direction of flow as the
main drain-line within the inspection chamber by means of curved vitrified clay channel
bedded in concrete and finished with a benching sloping 1 in 6 to 1 in 10 upwards to
meet the wall of the inspection chamber.
2.5 Every branch drain-line shall be laid in a straight run with a constant gradient and shall
be water-tight.
2.6 Every branch drain-line shall have flexible pipe joint.
2.7 Every branch drain-line shall be laid using the same material throughout its entire
length.
2.8. The invert of the branch drain-line entering the inspection chamber shall be connected
above the horizontal diameter of the main channel.
2.9 The gradient of branch drain-lines shall be as follows except where otherwise required.

Diameter of branch Maximum Gradient Allowable Gradient

drain line Upstream of Backdrop/ in other Cases
Tumbling Bay
100mm - 1 in 2o to
1 in 60
150mm 1 in 70 1 in 30 to
1 in 90
225mm 1 in 90 1 in 40 to
1 in 150

3. Main Drain-line (1)&(4)

3.1 Every main drain-line shall have a minimum diameter of 150 mm

3.2 The maximum distance of main drain-line between inspection chambers shall not
exceed 50 metres
3.3 Every main drain-line shall be laid in a straight run with constant gradient between
inspection of the main drain-line.
3.4 An inspection chamber shall be provided for every change in direction and every
change in gradient.
3.5 Where there is any significant difference in invert levels between inspection chambers,
a backdrop or tumbling bay connection shall be made between the inspection
chambers. The backdrop or tumbling bay shall be constructed in accordance with the
Sewerage Department's Standard Drawing. An in-drop connection shall only be used
with the prior approval of the Director.
3.6 Every main drain-line shall have flexible pipe joints.
3.7 Every main drain-line between inspection chambers shall be of the same diameter and
laid using the same material throughout its entire length
3.8 The gradient of main drain-lines shall be as follows except where otherwise required.
3.9 No main drain-line shall be sited within road reserve, public road, service road,
backlane or drainage reserve

Diameter of branch Maximum Gradient Allowable Gradient

drain line Upstream of Backdrop/ in other Cases
Tumbling Bay
150mm 1 in 70 1 in 30 to
1 in 90
225mm 1 in 90 1 in 40 to
1 in 150

4. Drain-line under Building (5)

4.1 No drain-line shall pass under any building except where an alternative route is
 impracticable.
4.2 Where a drain-line passes under a building, it shall be laid in a straight run for the
whole distance and shall be surrounded in concrete at least 100 mm thickness
4.3 Where a drain-line is to be encased within the basement floor slab, it shall be of heavy
duty cast iron pipe or ductile
4.4 Where a drain-line passes through the basement wall, it shall be of heavy duty cast iron
pipe or ductile iron pipe. The joint through the wall shall be designed to ensure water
tightness and accommodate any differential movement.

5. Drain-line under Driver-way and Car-park(5)

5.1 Every drain-line under drive-way or car-park shall be laid in heavy duty cast iron pipe
or ductile iron pipe and shall be bedded and encased in concrete of at least 100 mm
thickness
5.2 Where the depth from the top of the drain-line to the ground level exceeds 1.4 metres
other pipes except uPVC pipe may be used and shall be completely embedded in
concrete to a thickness of at least 100 mm all round.

6. Inlet to Drain-line(6)

6.1 Every inlet to the drain-line shall be properly trapped and capable of maintaining a
water seal of not less than 50 mm
6.2 Proper means of access shall be provided for the purpose of maintenance.
6.3 Every gully trap and inspection chamber shall be located outside the building proper
but under cover wherever practicable.
6.4 Every gully trap shall be embedded in concrete to a thickness of at least 100 mm all
round.
6.5 Every gully trap shall be fixed as near the floor level as practicable and the depth
from the floor level to the bottom of the trap, including the depth of any riser if
required, shall not exceed 600 mm. Where the depth exceeds 600 mm, it shall be
housed within a sump of at least 900 mm x 700 mm. The gully sump shall be covered
with removable precast concrete slabs or chequered plates. However, the maximum
depth of gully trap from the bottom of sump shall be maintained at 600 mm.
6.6 Every waste discharge pipe shall be connected to a gully trap at the riser below the
grating and above the water seal of the trap
6.7 Where a riser is provided to a gully trap, it, shall be made of uPVC or other approved
piping material to provide a smooth and even finish.
6.8 Where a gully trap is sited in a location where it is likely to receive rain-water or on
unpaved ground, it shall be fixed with a gully frame and an unperforated cover flap at
least 20 mm above the ground or floor level to prevent ingress of rain-water. The floor
surrounding the raised gully trap shall be sloped away from the trap.
6.9 Where the gully trap is intended to receive sullage water, it shall be fixed with a gully
frame and grating at least 5mm below the paved floor. The floor surrounding such
gully trap shall be sloped towards the trap.

7. Excavation
 7.1 Every trench excavation shall be properly timbered to support the walls thereof from
collapsing and shall comply with the provisions in The Building Operations and
Works of Engineering Construction Regulations.
7.2 Where the trench excavation is contiguous to a public tboroughfare or where it would
constitute a danger or hazard to the safety of the public or to any adjoining property,
every precaution shall be taken against accidents occurring.
7.3 Adequate appropriate warning signs shall be displayed conspicuously.
7.4 Adequate flashing warning lights shall be displayed at night.
7.5 Where pipejacking is required, details of such work shall be submitted by a
Professional Engineer prior to commencement of work.

8. Bedding, Haunching and Backfilling to Drain-line (5)&(7)

8.1 Where the cover depth is between 0.6 metres and 2.0 metres and on firm ground, every
drainline of cast iron or ductile iron pipe shall be laid on granular bedding (Type '1'
bedding). However, every drain-line of uPVC, vitrified clay or reinforced concrete pipe
shall be bedded in concrete at least 100 mm thick and properly haunched in concrete to
at least 100 mm on either side of the pipe (Type '2' bedding).
8.2 Where the cover depth is less than 0.6 metres or more than 2.0 metres and on firm
ground, every drain-line of uPVC, vitrified clay or reinforced concrete pipe shall be
encased in concrete of minimum thickness 100 mm (Type '3' bedding). However, every
drain-line of cast iron or ductile iron pipe shall be bedded in concrete at least 100 mm
thick and properly haunched in concrete to at least 100 mm on either side of the pipe
(Type '2' bedding).
8.3 On soft or yielding ground, every drain-line shall be provided with the same bedding
as for firm ground except bat the bedding shall be founded on 'bakau' piles.
8.4 Granular material for bedding of flexible jointed pipes shall be of such size ranging
from 3 mm to 12 mm or a free running coarse sand.
8.5 Selected fill material, free from lumps exceeding 75 mm in size and from stones, shall
be placed over the pipes and compacted in layers not exceeding 150 mm in depth to a
height of 300 mm above the top of the pipes. The rest of the trench shall then be
backfilled to the surrounding level with ordinary fill material properly compacted.
8.6 Break joint for concrete bedding and haunching shall be provided along every drain-
line at intervals not exceeding 6 metres.

9. Inspection Chamber and Ventilation (8)

9.1 Every inspection chamber of the sanitary drainage system shall have a minimum
depth of 750 mm from surface level wherever practicable
9.2 The first inspection chamber shall be provided with a ventilating stack or not less
than 100 mm in diameter. The ventilating stack shall have an untrapped opening in
the inspection chamber and no bend or angle, except where unavoidable, shall be
formed in any such stack. However, ventilating stack for the first inspection chamber
need not be provided for guard house and bin centre.
9.3 A discharge stack at the first inspection chamber shall constitute a suf6cient opening
 for such ventilation.
9.4 On firm ground, the inspection chamber shall be constructed on a base of concrete at
least 150 mm thick and such base shall extend at least 150 mm beyond the external
walls of the inspection chamber.
9.5 On soft or yielding ground, the inspection chamber shall be constructed on a piled
foundation and a base of reinforced concrete.
9.6 Every inspection chamber shall have minimum internal dimensions of 900 mm in
length and 700 mm in width. The length and width shall be increased accordingly
depending on the number of branch drain-line connected or to be connected to the
inspection chamber and the depth of such inspection chamber.
9.7 The internal dimensions of every inspection chamber shall not exceed 1350 mm in
length and 1350 mm in width. Where the dimensions exceed 1350 mm, an
additional inspection chamber shall be provided
9.8 Brickwork for the inspection chamber shall be laid in English bond in level courses
and set in cement mortar. The internal and external walls shall be rendered with
cement mortar.
9.9 The inspection chamber shall be roofed with a reinforced concrete slab of not less
than 150 mm thick in all areas and provided with an opening which shall be 6tted
with an air-tight frame and cover. Heavy duty cast iron frame and cover shall be
used in every drive-way and car-park.
9.10 Where the inspection chamber is more than 2.5 metres deep but not exceeding 6.0
metres, it shall be constructed in precast concrete sections with 150 mm thick
concrete surround and in accordance with the Sewerage Department's Standard
Drawings for minor sewer.
9.11 Where the inspection chamber exceeds 6.0 metres deep, details of such chamber
shall be submitted by a Professional Engineer for approval prior to commencement
of work.
9.12 Every branch/main channel shall be of half-round channel in vitrified clay
9.13 The depth of the channel shall not be less than the diameter of the drain-line. Branch
drain-line shall be connected to the main drain-line at a level of not less than half
the diameter of the main drain-line.
9.14 No inspection chamber shall be sited within the areas where food is prepared,
cooked, stored or served; or other areas where they are likely to give rise to nuisance
conditions.
9.15 The last inspection chamber shall be located within 2.5 metres of the lot boundary.
9.16 No inspection chamber shall be sited within 2.5 metres of the top or bottom of an
embankment.

10. Testing

10.1 Every drain-line laid shall be water - tight and subjected to a water test under a static
head of not less than 1 metre of water at the upstream end of the line.
10.2 The said water test shall be applied after laying and before placing concrete for
haunching or encasing. Any leakage in the drain-line shall be rectified
10.3 Every inspection chamber shall be water-tight and subjected to a water test.

11. Wash Area(9)

11.1 Every wash area where provided shall be roofed over. Rain-water run-off from the
 surrounds of the wash area shall not be discharged into it.
11.2 Every wash area shall be constructed in concrete not less than 75 mm thick with a
curb 75 mm by 75 mm all round and rendered smooth with cement mortar or other
impervious material. Alternatively, instead of a curb, the wash area may be recessed
The recess shall not be less than 75; mm below the surface of the surrounding or
adjacent floor.
11.3 Every wash area shall be provided with either a floor trap connecting to gully trap or
a gully trap connecting directly to an inspection chamber.

12. Provision of Grease Trap for Eating Establishments (10)

12.1 Every eating establishment, food centre and other like places shall be provided with
grease trap.
12.2 Every grease trap shall not be sited within areas where food is prepared, cooked
stored or served
12.3 On the first storey level, sufficient cast iron floor traps shall be provided and
connected to a screen chamber and a grease trap before connection to the inspection
chamber (see Appendix 10).
12.4 On the upper storey level, a separate cast iron discharge pipe and stack of at least
100 mm diameter shall be provided. Sufficient cast iron floor traps shall be provided
and connected to the cast iron discharge pipe and stack. The discharge stack shall be
extended to serve as ventilating stack but may be reduced to 75 mm diameter and
either extended to the roof or connected into nearby ventilating stack. The discharge
stack shall be connected to a screen chamber and grease trap prior to connection to
the inspection chamber.

13. Provision for Sullage Water Discharge (11)&(12)

13.1 Common corridors, common verandahs, covered play areas, covered car parks,
refuse chutes, bin centres, markets and other like places of any building where
sullage water flows, shall be recessed below the surrounding or adjacent floors or
curbed up. Such areas shall be laid in falls to floor trap/gully trap so that the run is
not more than 5 metres to each floor trap/gully trap. Where additional drainage
outlets are required, floor waste may be provided. In such case, the floor waste shall
be connected to a floor trap before connection to the sanitary plumbing and drainage
system
13.2 On the first storey level, sufficient floor traps and a cast iron gully trap with an
aluminum alloy strainer bucket (Standard Drawing ENV/SEW/76/113 & 83) housed
within a sump shall be provided before connection to an inspection chamber (See
Appendix 12).
13.3 On the upper storey level, the floor traps shall be connected to a separate sullage
water discharge stack of at least 100 mm diameter. The sullage water discharge stack
shall be connected to a cast iron gully trap with an aluminum alloy strainer bucket
housed within a sump at first storey level before connection to an inspection
chamber. Similarly where there are several sullage water discharge stacks, sumps are
to be provided at every change in direction to collect and direct the sullage water to
 an inspection chamber. However, the last sump prior to connection to the inspection
chamber shall be provided with a gully trap with strainer as stipulated above (See
Appendix 11).

14. Sump for Sullage Water Drainage (6)&(11)

14.1 Every sump for sullage water drainage system shall have a minimum depth of 450
mm from surface level to invert level where practicable
14.2 Every sump shall have a minimum internal dimensions of 600 mm in length and
600 mm in width. However, where a sump is required to accommodate a gully trap,
it shall be at least 900 mm x 700 mm. Sump shall be provided with main channel to
collect and convey sullage water from branch waste pipes. The sump shall be
provided with a slope of not less than 1 in 6 towards the main channel
14.3 Every sump of 600 mm x 600 mm shall be provided with cast iron frame and cover.
However, removable precast concrete slabs or chequered plates shall be provided for
sump of 900 mm x 700 mm to facilitate maintenance.

15. Provision of Silt Trap for Shower/Bathroom Compartment at Beach Site/Construction Site (13)

15.1 Waste water from shower/bathroom compartment/wash area shall be discharged into
a silt trap before connection to an inspection chamber.

16. Sewer Connection

16.1 No uPVC pipe shall be used for sewer connection between the last inspection chamber
and the sewer/manhole.
16.2 Every sewer connection shall be construed in accordance with the Sewerage
Department's Standard Drawing ENV/SEW/76/11

17. Material and Component

17.1 General

17.1. Subject to the foregoing and the requirements in Part IV, the following
1 materials are acceptable for use in sanitary drainage system viz

a) uPVC
b) Heavy duty cast iron
c) Ductile iron
d) Vitrified clay
e) Reinforced concrete

17.1. A list of approved materials and components for use in sanitary drainage