Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Attached Rainwater tank slab 3Sep 20, 2020 9:32 pm John0322 Hi, I have read the following SEPP guideline on Rainwater tank slab placement: "(d) not rest on the footings of an existing building for support, and" My RW tank slab is connected to my house slab as below - does this mean it is not compliant? I have asked an engineer and I was told that this could potentially affect the structural integrity of the house when it sinks or rises. Is this something I can go back to the builder? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Thanks Interesting, Mine was similar. We have the tank supplying every toilet and garden so it's quite big. Slab plan looked like yours. Slab pour comes and section for tank not poured. Was noted at Inspection. It was done later (as in about a month ago). From what I understand, they can't even cold join? Can be adjacent, but must be separate? https://thomasarcherbuild.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html - Thomas Archer Homes - Custom Nouveau 41 18 90424 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair But if it is a ground level open pit, then it is not a charged system. No surprises there. The pipes have obviously been altered and there would be a reason for this.… 3 31261 Grate, thank you! RexChan if thats the reason i could sleep well without thinking about additional cost. But 1st i'll need to read about NRV cleaning/replaing stuff. I… 7 31120 |