Selected Information - Completed Research

The work :

• Assessed impacts of a public lateral being managed by the Undertaker without a demarcation chamber
• Identified suitable types of demarcation chambers that can be installed retrospectively or on new construction
• Set design guidelines for lateral pipes and demarcation chambers
• Identified a suitable specification for use in design of pipes / chambers
• Identified costs for providing suitable chambers for retrospectively fitting into drains as well as for new build
• Identified Health & Safety issues from owing / managing public lateral drains and advise on methods of managing risks

Benefits

This research provided the UK industry with a better understanding of the most effective location for taking over responsibility for lateral drains in respect of operational maintenance / access and will provide a specification for public lateral drains and demarcation chambers needed.