Drain Dictionary

Regulations & Standards

The rules, standards and approvals that govern drainage work in Australia.

AS/NZS 3500 The Australian and New Zealand plumbing and drainage standard — the technical rulebook covering design, installation and testing of water, sanitary and stormwat Build-Over Approval Formal permission from the water authority to construct a building or structure over or near its sewer or stormwater assets, with conditions protecting the pipe Easement A registered right for a utility (or neighbour) to run and access services across private land — commonly a strip of yard containing a sewer or stormwater main. Licensed Drainer A tradesperson licensed to install, alter and repair below-ground sanitary drainage — a distinct licence class from general plumbing in Queensland. Trade Waste Commercial and industrial wastewater discharged to the sewer under a formal agreement with the water authority, usually requiring pre-treatment like grease trap

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