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National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977)

Regulations

Part P : Drainage

P5. Disconnections

 

(1) Where any soil fixture is permanently disconnected from any soil pipe, or where any soil pipe is permanently disconnected from any drain, the owner shall seal the opening to such pipe or drain in such a manner that such disconnection will not be a danger to health.

 

(2) Where any drain is permanently disconnected any remaining part shall be sealed by the owner of such drain.

 

(3) When any drainage installation is disconnected from a connecting sewer the local authority shall be notified, in writing, by the owner thereof within 30 days from the date of such disconnection.

 

(4) Any person who contravenes any requirement of this regulation, shall be guilty of an offence.