B 114
[Subsidiary]
Wells prohibited in certain places.
Wells to be of sufficient depth and diameter.
Wells to be lined and filter required. L.N. 294/76.
Access for cleaning and close-fitting cover required.
CAP. 123] Building (Construction) Regulations
[1985 Ed.
176. No well shall be sunk in the vicinity of any septic tank, cesspool, sewage sump or in any foul ground and no well shall be excavated near any foundations.
177. (1) Wells may be excavated or bored and shall be of sufficient diameter and depth to provide an adequate water supply.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, a supply of water shall be adequate if in the opinion of the Building Authority the yield of water from such well during the period from 1 December to 30 April next succeeding as ascertained and certified in accordance with this regulation, would be sufficient in all respects for all the purposes for which the well is to be used.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, the yield of water from a well shall be ascertained by the authorized person in a manner and by a method approved by the Building Authority-----
(a) during the first such period as is referred to in paragraph (2) after the first consent to the commencement of the building works is given by the Building Authority in respect of the building for which the well is required, or if such first consent is given during such a period then during such period: or
(b) if the Building Authority so directs, during any such period as is referred to in paragraph (2) after the first consent to the commencement of the building works is given by the Building Authority in respect of the building for which the well is required.
(4) The yield of water from the well ascertained in accordance with paragraph (3) shall be certified by the authorized person to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
178. (1) Every excavated well except in solid rock shall be properly lined for its entire depth with brickwork, or other suitable material and such lining shall be provided with suitably fixed iron rungs or foot rests not more than 600 mm apart for the entire depth.
(2) The lining of every well shall be rendered impervious for a depth of not less than 1,800 mm from the level of the adjoining ground.
(3) A suitable filter of clean broken stone, gravel or sand shall be provided at the bottom of every excavated well.
179. (1) Access for cleaning purposes must be provided for every excavated well.
(2) An efficient close-fitting cover shall be fitted over every well.
B 114
[Subsidiary]
Wells prohibited in certain places.
Wells to be of sufficient depth and diameter.
Wells to be lined and filter required. L.N. 294/76.
Access for cleaning and close-fitting cover required.
CAP. 123] Building (Construction) Regulations
[1985 Ed.
176. No well shall be sunk in the vicinity of any septic tank. cesspool, sewage sump or in any foul ground and no well shall be excavated near any foundations.
177. (1) Wells may be excavated or bored and shall be of sufficient diameter and depth to provide an adequate water supply.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, a supply of water shall be adequate if in the opinion of the Building Authority the yield of water from such well during the period from 1 December to 30 April next succeeding as ascertained and certified in accordance with this regulation, would be sufficient in all respects for all the purposes for which the well is to be used.
(3) For the purposes of this regulation, the yield of water from a well shall be ascertained by the authorized person in a manner and by a method approved by the Building Authority-----
(a) during the first such period as is referred to in paragraph (2) after the first consent to the commencement of the building works is given by the Building Authority in respect of the building for which the well is required, or if such first consent is given during such a period then during such period: or
(b) if the Building Authority so directs, during any such period as is referred to in paragraph (2) after the first consent to the commencement of the building works is given by the Building Authority in respect of the building for which the well is required.
(4) The yield of water from the well ascertained in accordance with paragraph (3) shall be certified by the authorized person to the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
178. (1) Every excavated well except in solid rock shall be properly lined for its entire depth with brickwork, or other suitable material and such lining shall be provided with suitably fixed iron rungs or foot rests not more than 600 mm apart for the entire depth.
(2) The lining of every well shall be rendered impervious for a depth of not less than 1 800 mm from the level of the adjoining ground! grou
(3) A suitable filter of clean broken stone, gravel or sand shall be provided at the bottom of every excavated well.
179. (1) Access for cleaning purposes must be provided for every excavated well.
(2) An efficient close-fitting cover shall be fitted over every well.
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