fajardo 9 storm drain

is that unit of the plumbing system that conveys rain or storm water to a suitable terminal.

normally discharged into street gutter conveyed by public drain system and carried to some natural drainage terminal like canals, rivers, lakes and the like.

• Storm Drain

• Storm water

As a general rule, ____ is not permitted to dis charge into a septic tank or to the main sewer line. The collection and disposal of storm water is an important

phase of plumbing system that should not be ignored, otherwise, water coming from the roof if not properly diverted might create problems like:

• storm drain

• Building Sewer

is a collector of water coming down from the downspout leading the accumulated water away from the house at a relatively low rate of flow.

• Splash Pan

• water pit

is sometimes located under the basement floor or within the walls of the building. This type of storm drain is commonly found in buildings constructed along congested business district, or building that occupies the entire frontage of the lot. The drainpipe is laid under the floor or walls of the stricture.

• The Inside Storm Drain

• The outside Storm Drain

is installed outside the foundation wall of the building. This type of drainage is possible on location where the lot is not totally occupied by the building.

• The Outside Storm Drain

• The Inside Storm Drain

is adopted when the street drainage is higher in elevation than the basement floor of the building. The purpose is to avail of the gravity - flow of water. The pipe is well fitted and suspended inside the ceiling by suitable hangers spaced at closer intervals.

• Overhead Storm Drain

• Overhead drainage system

The storm drain is installed providing a slope of not more than 2% per meter run.

_____ fitting is appropriate for any change in direction.

• A combination of Y and 1/8 bend or a long radius

• A combination of Y and 90 bend or a long radius

is popularly known as water conductor or downspout either concealed or exposed type. It connects the roof terminal to the storm drain.

• Roof Leader

• Roof Gutter