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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?


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 5:04 pm
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Thought sewage wasn't supposed to go to surface water/rain water drains


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 5:17 pm
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sewage goes in sewage pipes surely


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 5:19 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 5:24 pm
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We've done that bit before....builder has told me it WILL BE legitimate...

..any knowledge re. Building Warrants thanksyouplease?


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 6:12 pm
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Whats a building warrant?


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 6:19 pm
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I have no idea either......is it the warranty you get on new builds ?


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 6:24 pm
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I have no idea either......is it the warranty you get on new builds [b]in Scotland[/b]?

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Posted : 24/12/2011 6:26 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 6:31 pm
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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 : 24/12/2011 6:31 pm
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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 😀


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 7:00 pm
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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


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 7:18 pm
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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 : 24/12/2011 7:35 pm
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Geoffj speaks sense.......

...... Apart from the TJ bit.


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 7:42 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 8:07 pm
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Yep connect to a soil stack....


 
Posted : 24/12/2011 10:11 pm
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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 : 24/12/2011 11:14 pm
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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.


 
Posted : 25/12/2011 6:42 am
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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.


 
Posted : 25/12/2011 2:22 pm
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Thanks, that was I was hoping!


 
Posted : 26/12/2011 10:27 am