New drains or septic tank
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If I want to lay new drains and/or install a septic tank, within the boundary of my property, will the building regulations apply?
YES - they will apply to new rainwater or foul drains inside, as well as outside the building.
The building regulations also apply to all non-mains foul sewerage arrangements (i.e. those using septic tanks), including their outlets and drainage fields. If you employ an installer registered with an approved competent persons scheme, you may not need to involve the Building Control department.
Please follow this link for a list of registered competent schemes.
Page last updated: 04/10/2011
