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Offline LisaS

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Question 1
« on: April 20, 2009, 02:39:22 PM »
QUESTION 1
(a) State the main purpose of an overflow relief gully.
(1 mark)
(b)   From your knowledge of AS/NZS 3500 Part 2: Sanitary plumbing and drainage, list FOUR
locations where overflow relief gullies must be positioned.
 1
 
 2
 3
 4
 
(4 marks)

(c)  Prior to the excavation of trenches, certain precautionary actions should be considered with
regard to safety. List FIVE such precautions.
 1
 
 2
 3
 4
 
 5
(5 marks)
Total 10 marks


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Re: Question 1
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2009, 09:07:30 PM »
Question 1a) As relief in the event of sewage surcharge.

b) within the boundaries of the property
    external to a building
    so that the top of the gully is accessible and positioned where any discharge will be noticeable
    with clear access for more than 2m above the top of the gullygrate and not be enclosed

c)
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