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(a) The block plan of such building.
(b) The position of the whole of the buildings on the premises, and so
much of the properties adjoining thereto as may be affected by the
proposed work.
(c) The names of the streets or thoroughfares immediately adjoining the
premises, and the number or designation of the premises.
(d) The difference of the level between the lowest floor of such building
and the adjoining pavement.
(e) The level of any yard, area, or ground, or open space belonging to
such premises.
(f) The lines, size, depth and inclination of the proposed drainage, and
so far as can be ascertained without opening the ground, the lines,
size, depth, and inclination of the existing drainage, the surface
drains (if any) and if such proposed or existing drainage be in
connection with a building the arrangements for the ventilation of
the drains—the existing pipes and drains and the proposed pipes and
drains to be distinctively indicated by different colours.
(g) The position and form of every existing or proposed manhole or access
chamber, gully, junction, bend, intercepting trap, or any connection
with a sewer.
(h) The points of the compass.
Provided, nevertheless, that it shall not be necessary to deposit a block plan
in any case where the plans, sections and particulars deposited in accordance with
the first paragraph of this by-law clearlv shows the particulars hereinbefore
required to be shown on a block plan.
(6) The plans, sections, particulars and detailed descriptions hereinbefore
mentioned shall be so deposited 15 days at least before the work is proposed to be
commenced, and in the case where a building is to be erected, before commencing
the erection of such building.
Addition to, partial construction, entire or partial reconstruction, or alteration
of, a drainage system.
2. Every person who shall make any addition to, partially construct,
entirely or partially reconstruct, or alter any pipes, drains, or other means of communicating
with a sewer, or the traps and apparatus connected therewith, shall
be deemed to have satisfied the foregoing by-law No. 1, if he shall cause a deposit
to be made (in the manner therein provided) of only such plans, sections, and particulars
of the proposed addition, partial construction, entire o.r partial reconstruction,
or alteration as may be necessary for the purpose of enabling such authority to
ascertain whether such addition, partial construction, entire or partial reconstruction
or alteration is in accordance with the statutory provisions relative thereto, and
with any by-laws made under section 202 of the Metropolis Management Act, 1855,
and, if in any case plans and sections have been previously deposited in conformity