Domestic foul drainage systems: avoiding blockages - specification
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Failure: blocked drain
Defects: backfalls, unnecessary bends; incorrect junction design; incorrect gradient or pipesize; long runs serving single wc's; drain damaged where inadequately protected
Table 1 gives maximum spacing of access points
Table 2 gives minimum dimensions for rodding eyes, access fittings, inspection chambers and manholes