Unified UAE Legislation Database

Trakhees Regulations PS 9 .0 Drainage

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

PCFC-Entity (Business Unit) Name: Trakhees Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation

Department Name: Civil Engineering Department (CED)

Section Name: Permits Section (Facilities)

Document Reference Number: PCFC-TRK-CED-PS-REG-09

Revision Number: 03

Revision Date: May 2019

Classification: Public

 

9.1 Domestic Drainage

 

9.1.1 Drains and sewers must be of durable material and construction watertight under working and test conditions (including resistance to the entry of groundwater and rainwater). Nothing should project in the pipes line, joints or fittings to cause an obstruction. The internal diameter of any soil drain shall not be less than 100 mm.

 

9.1.2 The layout of the drainage system should be kept simple. Changes of direction and gradient should be minimized and as easy as practicable. Access points should be provided only if blockages could not be cleared without them.

 

9.1.3 Drains shall be laid in straight lines without changes of direction or gradient. The Maximum distance between inspection chambers shall be 30 meters. Inspection chambers shall be provided at every point of change of direction.

 

9.1.4 If inspection chambers & manh...