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In connection with the foregoing, the following works have
been carried out, viz.:—
2982 feet of 6-iueh pipe drain laid.
1851 „ 4-iueh „ „ ..
59 manholes built.
HO disconnecting traps fixed.
46 new W.C S built
139 sink and yard gullays fixed
In all cases where new drains are formed, the construction
of a Manhole and intercepting chamber is required . the drams
are also ventilated by a fresh air inlet and foul air outlet.
Pursuant to the recommendation of a Special Committee
appointed upon the subject, the Board approved the following
regulations with regard to private drainage works
Regulations respecting Drainage Works.
1.—All applications for new drains, or altering and extending
new or old ones, must be made in writing at the Office of the
Board, on the Official form.
2.—Such applications must be accompanied by a plan and
description, fully shewing the premises and buildings to be
drained, the situation of the proposed drains, water closets,
sinks, areas, and rain-water pipes; the levels of yards and
lowest stories, the fall of drains, the description of pans, traps,
and water supply ; and such other information as may be
required in each case by the Surveyor of the Board.
3.—In all cases in which any drains are to communicate
with the sewers and drains under the jurisdiction of the Board,
two feet of such new drain from the inside of the main sewer
or drain will be put in by the Contractor or workmen employed
by the Board, at the cost of the person or persons making the
application. Such costs to include cutting into the said sewer,
putting in brick rim, providing and making good to brick sewers