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Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:07 pm
by lutonlagerlout
oh yes and it has to be twist nails in the jiffy hangers
i cant remember the last time one lifted the dpm to look at the kingspan,or subbase
I do think though that once they trust you it pays to do it right
a mate of mine fell foul of the BCO and his life was hell afterwards
LLL
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 6:33 am
by GB_Groundworks
Haha I told my mate it had to be twist in the hangers he ignored me pasloaded them with 65mm in every hole only to have to rip them all off, it's to do with the sheer forces as the twists are harder than normal nails.
Been a while since we dealt with a bco the joys of commercial work, but mr britner in Stockport was sound he either used to be a drain designer or a drain layer used to get an education every time and always had a good idea or suggestion.
I do believe it is an offence to divert top water into the sewers carriers a hefty fine if I recall
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:35 pm
by lemoncurd1702
I have little to do with BC cos the work I do doesn't generally come under building control.
But when I have, I treat them like a god. They know it all (so they think) and like to be asked for advice so they can show off their knowledge, you can almost see them preening.
I think them and HSE'S were bullied at school and now that they find themselves in a position of power like to exert it as some kind of mucked up retribution.
Maybe that's a bit harsh but there are defo some who have that complex, I've seen that sneering look from them.
Luckily though there are some good guys out there who genuinely want to help and as LLL says do it right first time and they come to trust you.
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 7:24 am
by Dave_L
Yep I'll echo the do it right every time and they'll trust you/be on your side - there is one BCO locally who no-one likes but we get on with him brilliantly.
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 9:56 am
by Tony McC
anyoneforcoffee wrote:they are going to sneakily feed the surface rainwater back into the drains
If this is done using a single crate as a soakaway with the "emergency surcharge overflow" then connected to the main SW drain, then you have technically complied with the requirements.
As I have repeatedly said, the legislation is far more porous than the drainage systems themselves!
Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 7:59 pm
by anyoneforcoffee
So, the way I understand it is, I have nothing to worry about. Thanks to all who have acknowledged my bleating.