Water Conservation and Rainwater Harvesting

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Water conservation: Location and building requirements for rainwater harvesting

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Considerations include sufficient rainfall, a backup water supply, avoiding above ground tanks, excavation for below ground tanks, and access for machinery.

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Building Regulation A

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Structure: Where the components affect the loadings placed on the structure or excavations are close to the building.

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Building Regulation B

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Fire safety: Where holes for pipework reduce the fire-resisting integrity of the structure.

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Building Regulation C

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Resistance from contaminants and moisture: Where holes for pipework reduce the moisture-resisting integrity of the structure.

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Building Regulation E

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Resistance to sound: Where holes for pipework reduce the sound-resisting integrity of the structure.

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Building Regulation G

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Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency: Water efficiency.

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Building Regulation H

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Drainage and waste disposal: Where gutter and rainwater pipes are connected to the system.

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Building Regulation P

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Electrical safety: Installation of supply and control wiring for electrical components.

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Planning permission for rainwater harvesting

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Generally, planning permission is not required for installing a rainwater harvesting system if it does not alter the outside appearance of the property.

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Checking with local authority

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It is worth checking with the local authority, especially if the system uses an above-ground tank, or the property is listed or in a conservation area.