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Technical booklet N

Drainage

About Technical booklet N

Technical booklet N gives guidance on drainage. It covers sanitary pipework, foul and combined drainage, and the gutters and pipes that carry rainwater.

What it covers

  • Sanitary pipework and water seals
  • Underground foul drainage
  • Access points for clearing blockages
  • Rainwater gutters and pipes
  • Materials for pipes, fittings and joints