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DR 07 Bedding site stormwater drains

This Practice Note provides guidance to the industry on the correct deemed to satisfy requirements for below ground site stormwater drains including gradient, depth of cover, bedding, embedment and backfill material.

The content below provides guidance on:

  • General Requirements
  • Embedment and trench fill terminology
  • Bedding and embedment material
  • Drains laid in stable ground
  • Drains laid in other than stable ground
  • Trench fill (backfill) material
  • Minimum grade
  • Minimum pipe cover
Version history
Category
Drainage
Document number
07
Version
1.0
Published
13 March 2024
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