Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 26, 2010 10:16 pm HI all Can anyone tell me what is the maximum distance down pipes are allowed to be appart. (Whats the max. distance between them.) Is there any code for this? Ive got one in a spot I dont like and want to leave it out. Thanks & Kind regards to all. KW............. “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Down Pipes. 2May 29, 2010 2:13 pm I think it's 10M in NSW- but not 100% sure. However- if you decide to leave one out then consider using larger ones (like 100 x 75mm rather than 100 x 50mm) on either side. After all- it's mostly about the volume- as long as your guttering can take it. Cheers, Dennis Re: Down Pipes. 3May 29, 2010 3:16 pm Denis I think its 12m in Vic. but not sure. Good idea with the wider down pips. Thanks KW.......... “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. Re: Down Pipes. 5May 29, 2010 7:59 pm Thanks borg I may put a few more in. Ive got a vally on the roof at the front door. Sso, the plans got an ugly down pipe right at my front door, not happy. I dont know if I can shift it. I was told you must have a pipe at 1.5m of any vallies on the roof is that correct? KW......... “It's just as unpleasant to get more than you bargain for as to get less” George Bernard Shaw. 4 5121 As most others have posted above the install isn't compliant. The pipe is meant to be covered in loose soil or sand, the pipe has holes in it that leaks out a termicide… 10 5730 Building Standards; Getting It Right! Thank you for the generous offer. I need to get the plumber out to give me an explanation. As mentioned I haven't seen any rain water discharge from pipes 1& 3. It… 7 10834 |