Draft Part H

Currahee01

Not sure if it's been posted already, I havent had a chance to look at it yet but i'm sure it will make for interesting reading:
http://www.environ.ie/en/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/PublicConsultations/

sydthebeat

(3) No part of a drainage system conveying foul wastewater shall be connected to a sewer reserved for surface water and no part of a drainage system conveying surface water shall be connected to a sewer reserved for foul wastewater.


just seeing this on the very first page......


That in effect would blanket ban small scale development such as extensions where a combined system exists and there is a provision of new sanitary services....


doesnt it...?

archtech

sydthebeat wrote: »

(3) No part of a drainage system conveying foul wastewater shall be connected to a sewer reserved for surface water and no part of a drainage system conveying surface water shall be connected to a sewer reserved for foul wastewater.


just seeing this on the very first page......


That in effect would blanket ban small scale development such as extensions where a combined system exists and there is a provision of new sanitary services....


doesnt it...?

But is it not fair to say a combined sewer is neither reserved for foul or storm water, as it carries both.

Existing Buildings
In the case of material alterations or changes of use of existing buildings, the adoption without modification of the guidance in this document may not, in all circumstances, be appropriate. In particular, the adherence to guidance, including codes, standards or technical specifications, intended for application to new work may be unduly restrictive or impracticable. Buildings of architectural or historical interest are especially likely to give rise to such circumstances. In these situations, alternative approaches based on the principles contained in the document may be more relevant and should be considered.

With regard to existing buildings and extensions does the above not cover the situation. Could it fall into the "substantial compliance" category of certification.

No doubt some of the consultation submissions will seek to address/clarity this.

sydthebeat

archtech wrote: »

But is it not fair to say a combined sewer is neither reserved for foul or storm water, as it carries both.



With regard to existing buildings and extensions does the above not cover the situation. Could it fall into the "substantial compliance" category of certification.

No doubt some of the consultation submissions will seek to address/clarity this.

very fair to saw... i probably jumped the gum a little.

onq

sydthebeat wrote: »

very fair to saw... i probably jumped the gum a little.

It reads like its repeating the old "separate systems" mantra - unless I'm missing something.

ONQ.