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V.6 Generally (cont’d)

2. Cesspits, septic tanks, imhoff tanks, oxidation ponds and the like for the treatment and
disposal of sewage shall each be grouped together and given in detail under an
appropriate heading stating the number.

3. Excavation, concrete work, brickwork and other work shall be given in accordance with
the appropriate sections

4. Building in ends of pipes shall be enumerated stating the nominal size of the pipe. Cutting
pipe shall be deemed to be included.

5. Channels, concrete benchings, step-irons, covers and intercepting traps shall each be
enumerated separately stating the type~ the quality, the size and the method of bedding
or fixing.

6. Work in existing manholes, cesspits, septic tanks, imhofl tanks and the like shall each be
so described.

Connections to mains

V.7 Generally

1. Connecting ends of drains to mains, making good public highways and other work which
may only be carried out by a Public Undertaking or Local Authority shall be given as a
provisional sum.

2. Connections to existing work shall each be enumerated stating the size of pipe or drain
and the type of structure. Cutting openings, making good, jointing, etc. shall be deemed to
be included with the term.

Testing drains

V.8 Generally

Testing the drainage system shall be given as an item stating the method of testing.

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