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This fact sheet explains the regulatory requirements for laying sanitary drains under buildings. It outlines updated provisions under the Plumbing Regulations 2018, including when drains may be installed beneath buildings and when an exemption applies. The BPC uses this guidance to inform practitioners of compliance requirements and when a modification application is necessary.
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Category
Fact sheet
Version
1.0
Published
1 October 2018
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