I've heard the paperwork for a BW is straightforward, and am planning an ensuite, requiring a macerator and soil going into a rain water drain (NOT a soak away).
Any hints...tips...online resources?
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Building Warrant - DIY
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Posted 5 months ago #
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Thought sewage wasn't supposed to go to surface water/rain water drains
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sewage goes in sewage pipes surely
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So does rainwater if the property is connected to the main sewer.
And there's no a soak away of course.
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We've done that bit before....builder has told me it WILL BE legitimate...
..any knowledge re. Building Warrants thanksyouplease?
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Whats a building warrant?
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I have no idea either......is it the warranty you get on new builds ?
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I have no idea either......is it the warranty you get on new builds in Scotland?
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builder has told me it WILL BE legitimate
Yeehaa. (smells a cowboy)
Building control is what you're probably after. Speak to your BCO (building control officer) at the council.
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Maybe it's a typo and he meant he's building a warren ?
....fully plumbed in with an en-suite for a very happy bunny.
Posted 5 months ago # -
Uh...yeah...they are called building warrants up here in Scotchland, you need one for most alterations (I've had 2 done for me before).
I am disappoint in your lacks of knowledges, but thanks and happy birthday regardless
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The the concil dept. You need proper drawings, I will be very suprise if you get permission to put sewage int eh rainwter
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Technical handbooks here - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Building/Building-standards/publications/pubtech
As you need more detailed drawings than for a planning application, I'd be persuaded to get a professional to do them.
I'm sure TJ can recommend an architect
Edit: Seriously, try and find either an out of work architect or architectural technician to do them for you
Edit 2: Speak to the building control officer about the mascerator before you go too far down that route.Posted 5 months ago # -
Geoffj speaks sense.......
...... Apart from the TJ bit.
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Cheers...and TJ we've done that already!
Happy XMas
I'd add I'm not working just now so can "devote" a fair bit of time to it.
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Yep connect to a soil stack....
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Do you really need a BW for that? Also talking to the coooooncil... I would make an enquiry without giving too much of your address away.
Also if you need an architect and or structural engineer I can recommend someone in Edinburgh...
HTH
Posted 5 months ago # -
Yep def needed - if I were to sell the house any potential buyer would check with the council and it would show up.
Ta re contacts tho, will bear in mind.
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For such a small job it should be a breeze to get through Building Control. I done quite a few homers for family over the years, drop me a mail if you need a hand.
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Thanks, that was I was hoping!
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