Statutory guidance

Drainage and waste disposal: Approved Document H

Building regulation in England for foul water drainage and disposal.

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Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal

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Details

The current edition covers details of foul water drainage, both above and below ground, pipe sizes, protection of pipes, manholes and inspection chambers.

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Updates to this page

Published 4 December 2010

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