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IN exercise of the powers
conferred on the Board by section
14 of the Ghana Water and Sewerage
Corporation Act, 1965 (Act 310)
and with the approval of the
Commissioner responsible for Works
and Housing, these Regulations are
made this 31st day of August,
1979.
Regulation 1Declaration of an
Area as a Connection Area.
(1) The Ghana Water and Sewerage
Corporation referred to in these
Regulations as the Corporation,
may by a notice published in the
Local Government Bulletin declare
any area specified in the Local
Government Bulletin to be a
connection area.
(2) Where an area is declared a
connection area under
sub-regulation (1) of this
regulation, it shall be lawful for
any person acting in that behalf
and subject to three months'
notice in writing to enter the
area so declared for any purpose
incidental to the declaration so
made.
(3) The Corporation may in
consultation with the Town
Planning Authority establish
planned connection area for any
area where water or sewerage
connections exist before
development.
Regulation 2Corporation to Take
Over Sewerage System in Areas.
(1) Where an area is declared a
connection area under regulation 1
of these Regulations, the
Corporation may take over the
operation of any private sewerage
system existing in the area.
(2) Any person who proposes to
build a private sewerage system in
an area declared a connection area
shall submit his drawings to the
Corporation for approval.
Regulation 3Compulsory Connection
of Water and Sewerage.
The Corporation may, upon giving
three months' notice in writing to
the owner or occupier of any land,
or premises in an area declared a
connection area under regulation 1
of these Regulations enter upon
such land or premises and carry
out any of the following duties:
(a) dig trenches, lay pipes,
connect private plumbing and
sewerage to public water mains and
sewers;
(b) install and repair private
water and sewerage connection,
sanitary appliances, fixtures and
fittings; and
(c) inspect water and sanitary
facilities, drains and sewers.
Regulation 4Access to land and
Premises of Owners at Reasonable
Hours.
Any employee or agent of the
Corporation shall, in carrying out
duties assigned to him in an area
declared a connection area, have
access to any land or premises
within the connection area during
reasonable hours of the day.
Regulation 5Service of Notice.
(1) Where in these Regulations
written notice is required to be
served on a person, the notice is
deemed to be served if
(a) sent by registered post to the
last known postal address of the
person to whom the notice is being
served.
(b) delivered personally to the
person to be served;
(c) delivered to the agent of the
person to be served;
(d) left with an adult person at
the residential or business
address of the person to be
served;
(e) left with an adult person at
the premises in respect of which
the notice is to be served;
(f) posted at a conspicuous part
of the premises in respect of
which the notice is to be served.
(2) Where the person to be served
is a Corporation, company or
partnership, a notice is deemed to
be properly served if sent by
registered post and addressed to
any of the officers of the
Corporation, Company or
partnership.
(3) A notice served by registered
post shall start to run from seven
days after the notice was put in
the mail box.
Regulation 6Installation and
Connection.
(1) Where an area is declared a
connection area under regulation 1
of these Regulations, the
Corporation may serve individual
notice, referred to in these
Regulations as "connection notice"
on any owner or occupier of
premises within such area to apply
for permission to install water
and sewerage pipes fixtures and
fittings on his premises. In
accordance with the requirements
prescribed in Part 1 (relating to
plumbing and drainage) of the
Second Schedule to these
Regulations.
(2) Nothing in this regulation
shall operate to prevent an owner
or occupier of premises from
making application for permit to
carry out any such installation
without prior notice.
(3) Any application made under
these Regulations shall be
accompanied by a plan of the
proposed water and sewerage works.
(4) Such plan shall give details
and specifications which conform
to the details and specifications
provided in paragraph 35 to 38 of
the Second schedule to these
Regulations.
Regulation 7Grant of Permit.
(1) The Corporation shall consider
any application submitted to it
under Regulation 6 and if
satisfied that the plan has been
drawn in accordance with the
standards prescribed in these
Regulations, grant the permit.
(2) Where the Corporation rejects
an application it shall give
reasons for so rejecting and
specify the parts of the plan that
fail to satisfy the provisions of
these Regulations.
(3) A permit granted under these
Regulations shall provide the time
within which the proposed work
shall be completed.
(4) No installation made under
these Regulations shall be
connected to public water mains or
sewers except by the Corporation
or by a person authorised in
writing by the Corporation.
Regulation 8Compulsory
Installation by Corporation.
Where an owner or occupier of
premises fails within
(a) three months after the
publication of a connection notice
to apply for a licence, or
(b) fourteen days after the grant
of a permit under Regulation 7 to
install water and sewerage pipes
fixtures and fittings on his
premises, the Corporation shall
give him additional fourteen days,
notice within which to complete
the installation.
(2) Where an owner or occupier
fails to comply with this notice,
the Corporation may without
further notice enter the premises
of such owner or occupier and
complete the installation at his
expense.
Regulation 9Permit to be Granted
Only to a Licensed Plumber.
No permit shall be granted under
these Regulations to any person
except a licensed plumber
registered under Part II of the
Second Schedule to these
Regulations.
Regulation 10No Permit for New
Building in Connection Area
Without Prior Production of Water
and Sewer Permit.
No permit shall be issued for the
construction of a new building in
a connection area unless the
applicant has been granted a
permit under paragraph 7 to
install water pipes, and sanitary
appliances and fixtures.
Regulation 11Protection of
Natural Waters.
No person shall throw, empty or
turn or suffer or permit to be
thrown or emptied or to pass into
any natural water course :
(a) any matter that may pollute
the water and injure any aquatic
life or interfere with its purity
and free flow or affect its
natural safety and consumable use;
(b) any chemical refuse or waste
steam or any liquid of a
temperature higher than forty-five
degrees Celsius (C45Ί) being
refuse or steam or a liquid which
when so heated is either alone or
in combination with the contents
of the water dangerous or the
cause of nuisance or prejudicial
to health or any form of aquatic
life;
(c) any industrial effluent unless
upon conditions prescribed by the
Corporation and upon express
permission by the Corporation to
do so.
Regulation 12Protection of Public
and Private Sewers.
(1) It is unlawful to throw, empty
or permit to be thrown or emptied
into any private or public sewer
or drain
(a) any matter that may damage the
sewer or drain;
(b) any matter that may interfere
with the free flow or affect the
normal treatment and disposal of
the contents of a sewer or drain;
or
(c) any chemical refuse or waste
steam or liquid of a temperature
higher than C45Ί which when heated
alone or in combination with the
contents of the sewer or drain
causes nuisance or is dangerous to
health; or
(d) any petroleum product, spirit
or carbide of calcium; or
(e) any industrial effluent except
under conditions prescribed by and
under the supervision of the
Corporation.
(2) Where there are separate
public sewers for foul and storm
water, it shall be unlawful for
any person to discharge foul water
into a server provided for storm
water.
(3) Except with the written
approval of the Corporation, no
person shall discharge storm or
subsoil water into a sewer
provided for foul water.
Regulation 13Permission Required
Before Excavating a Ground Near a
Public Sewer, Etc.
(1) No person shall, without the
written consent of the
Corporation, excavate, open up or
remove the earth around or near
any public sewer or lateral drain.
(2) It is unlawful for any person
to damage or destroy any public
sewer disposal works.
Regulation 14Construction of
Buildings Near Public Pipe or
Sewer Prohibited.
No person shall, without the
written consent of the Corporation
given under the hand of the
Managing Director construct any
building or structure over or near
a public water pipe or sewer.
(3) A written permission granted
under this paragraph shall state
in detail the conditions under
which the building or structure
shall be constructed.
(3) The Corporation may make good
any work carried out in
contravention of any condition
specified in a permit granted
under sub-regulation (2) of this
regulation and recover any
expenses incurred in so doing from
the person concerned.
Regulation 15Corporation Reserves
the Right to Refuse Connection.
(1) The Corporation may refuse any
application to connect a private
water pipe, drain, drainage works
or private sewer to a public water
main or sewer
(a) if the applicant fails to
comply with the provisions of
these Regulations;
(b) if the use of the service is
considered detrimental or
injurious to the purposes for
which it is intended;
(c) if the Corporation considers
the construction and plumbing
installations unsafe or
unsatisfactory.
Regulation 16Payment of Rates and
Other Services.
(1) The Corporation shall give
fourteen days, notice to any
person who refuses or neglects to
pay any bill sent to him for the
use of any service provided by the
Corporation.
(2) Where a person served with
notice under sub-regulation (1) of
this regulation fails to comply
with such notice, the Corporation
shall without further notice
(a) in the case of a bill sent in
connection with the use of water,
disconnect the water to the
premises of such person;
(b) in the case of any other
service, issue a writ against the
person for the recovery of the
amount due plus interest
calculated at the current bank
rate.
(3) Any person whose water service
is disconnected for non-payment of
rate shall, notwithstanding that
his water service has been
disconnected, be charged the
minimum fixed rate prescribed
under the Water Charges
Regulations, 1977 (L.I. 1130).
(4) The Corporation shall not
reconnect the service until the
amount owing and interest thereon
together with such reconnection
fee as prescribed by the
Corporation are fully paid.
(5) Nothing in this regulation
shall prevent the Corporation from
issuing a writ against any person
for the non-payment of water rate.
Regulation 17Procedure for Water
Supply Connection.
(1) Any person who intends to
install pipeborne water in
existing or proposed structures
shall, not later than twenty-eight
days before the proposed date of
commencement of work, apply to the
Corporation for an installation
permit and submit a completed
application Form 'A' in duplicate
as prescribed in the First
Schedule to these Regulations.
The application shall be
accompanied by three copies of
(i)
a key plan to a scale of not less
than 1/250 full dimensioned and
indicating clearly the location of
the building in relation to
adjoining streets and properties;
(ii) a building plan or plans to a
scale of not less than 1/100
(approx. 3mm (1/8) to 300mm (1
foot) indicating clearly the
position and nature of all water
and sanitary fitments pipework
thereto and appurtenances.
(iii) a list describing the
materials and fitments, to be
installed.
(iv) a valid building permit which
is in accordance with the Building
Regulations of the Towns
Ordinance Cap. 86;
(v) a memorandum showing for what
purpose the building is to be
erected as well as the probable
number of occupants.
(3) Any application for water and
sewerage installations in
buildings or premises shall be
accompanied by an amount of
’100.00 if the applications in
respect of a commercial building
or ’30.00 for non-commercial
buildings.
(4) No plumbing work shall
commence in any building or
premises until approved in writing
has been given by the Corporation
as prescribed in Form B set out in
the First Schedule to these
Regulations and signed by the
Plumbing Inspector responsible for
installations.
(5) On approval of the application
the Corporation shall return to
the applicant a notice of approval
in Form B set out in the First
Schedule together with a copy of
the approved drawing, certified by
the Corporation.
(6) The applicant shall engage the
services of a Registered Plumbing
Contractor or Licensed Master
Plumber as prescribed in Part II
of the Second Schedule to these
Regulations to execute the work.
(7) No work shall be commenced by
the applicant unless he has
completed and submitted to the
Corporation the particulars
prescribed in the Fourth Schedule.
(8) At least seven days before the
completion of the work, the
applicant or his Contractor shall
notify the Corporation inviting
them to inspect and test the
system in Form C set out in the
First Schedule to these
Regulations.
(9) After the Corporation has
inspected and tested the work to
its satisfaction, it shall give to
the applicant or his Contractor a
certificate of completion as
prescribed in Form D set out in
the First Schedule to these
Regulations.
(10) No work to connect the
Corporation's water mains to a
premises shall be started unless
the installations have been
inspected and approved by the
Corporation and the applicant
produces a receipt showing that
the fee for road reinstatement has
been paid to the Ghana Highway
Authority.
Regulation 18Procedure for
Sewerage Connection.
(1) Any person who proposes to
install a drainage system to be
connected to the Corporation's
sewers shall not later than
twenty-eight days before the
proposed date of commencement of
work submit in duplicate to the
Corporation the completed
application Form E as prescribed
in the Second Schedule to these
Regulations.
(2) The application shall be
accompanied by four copies of the
following
(i)
a key to a scale of not less than
1/2,500 indicating clearly the
location of the building in
relation to adjoining streets and
properties;
(ii) a drawing to a scale of not
less than 1: 250 showing the
existing drainage arrangement on
the property;
(iii) a building plan or plans to
a scale of not less than 1:100
showing clearly the position and
nature of all fitments pipework
thereto and appurtenances within
the building;
(iv) a building plan or plans to a
scale of not less than 1:100
showing clearly the position, size
and slope of underground pipework,
the position and size of all
inspection chambers with the
proposed cover and invert levels
indicated thereon and the position
and description of all other
underground appurtenances. All
levels shall be related to Ghana
National Level Datum.
Regulation 19Sewerage Maps.
(1) The Corporation shall display
at its Head office for public
inspection, a map showing and
distinguishing public sewers and
other public sewerage disposal
works existing or in the course of
construction in each region of
Ghana.
(2) The Corporation shall also
display at each Regional head
office a map showing and
distinguishing public sewers and
other public sewerage disposal
works existing or in the course of
construction in the region.
(3) The public shall have access
to the maps displayed in
accordance with sub-regulations
(1) and (2) of this Regulation
after paying a fee of ’5.00 to the
Corporation.
Regulation 20Report of Accidents.
(1) Any person permitted under
these Regulations to execute any
work involving
(a) the installation of a drainage
system to be connected to a public
sewer; or
(b) the connection of private
water pipe to a public water
mains; or
(c) the execution of plumbing
works in any house or premises,
shall report to the Corporation
within 48 hours of any accident
occurring while the work is being
executed.
(2) The Corporation shall keep a
book (to be known as accidents and
conduct book) in which shall be
recorded any accident or complaint
reported to it in pursuance of
sub-regulation (1) of this
Regulation.
(3) The accidents and complaints
book shall contain the following
particulars:
(a) the name and address of the
person reporting the accident or
lodging a complaint;
(b) the name and address of any
person who suffered any injury or
died in such accident;
(c) the nature of the accident or
complaint;
(d) the date and time of the
occurrence of the accident;
(e) the name of the officer
receiving the report; and
(f) the manner in which the report
was dealt with.
(4) The Corporation shall within a
reasonable time after receiving a
report of any accident or
complaint institute an inquiry
into such accident or complaint.
Regulation 21Payments of Works
Executed for Customers.
(1) The expenses incurred in
relation to
(a) the connection of private
water pipe to public water mains;
(b) the connection of private
sewerage to public sewers;
(c) the repair of private water
and sewerage connection;
(d) the installation of sanitary
appliances fixtures and fittings;
(e) the digging of trenches,
laying of pipes and the carrying
out of plumbing work; and
(f) any other work executed in
connection with any of the above
shall be borne by the owner of the
house or premises in which the
work was carried out.
(2) Where the owner of any house
or premises in which any work has
been executed under these
Regulations is for any reason
unable to pay the expenses
incurred in connection with any
such work carried out in his house
or premises, the owner shall
within 14 days of the receipt of
the bill to pay for such expenses,
apply to the Corporation for
relief.
(3) The Corporation shall consider
any such application by an
applicant in which any work under
these Regulations has been
executed, and where it is
satisfied after taking into
account all the circumstances of
the case, may in its discretion
grant the relief by entering into
an agreement with any such owner
to pay the expenses by regular
monthly instalment.
(4) The expenses incurred by
connecting public baths and
lavatories to public water mains
and sewers shall be levied against
the City, Town or District Council
concerned.
Regulation 22Offences and
Penalties.
(1) Any person who
(a) without authority of the
Corporation makes any connection
to any public water mains or
sewers;
(b) tampers with or damages any
public water mains or sewers.
(c) tampers with any meter, alters
or causes to be altered any water
service connection with intent to
avoid the accurate measurement or
register of water by means of
meter; or
(d) misuses or wastes water; or
(e) steals any water meter; or
(f) contravenes any of these
Regulations,
commits an offence and is liable
on summary conviction to a fine
not exceeding ’200.00 or a term of
imprisonment not exceeding six
months or to both.
(2) Where a person commits an
offence under regulation (1) (a),
(b) and (c), the Court shall, in
addition to any fine imposed,
order the offender to pay for the
cost of replacement or to repair
the damaged property.
Regulation 23Offence by Bodies of
Persons.
(1) Where a body of persons
commits an offence under these
Regulations
(a) in the case of a body
Corporate other than a partnership
the directors and the secretary of
that body shall also be deemed to
have committed the offence;
(b) in the case of a partnership
the partners shall also be deemed
to have committed the offence.
(2) No person shall be deemed to
have committed an offence under
sub-regulation (1) of this
regulation if he proves to the
satisfaction of the court that the
offence was committed without his
knowledge or connivance and that
he took all necessary steps which
he was required to take to prevent
the commission of the offence
having regard to all the
circumstances.
Regulation 24Revocation.
Sub-paragraph (a) and (b) of
Regulation 5 of the Water Charges
Regulations, 1977 (L.I. 1130) are
hereby revoked.
SCHEDULES
FIRST SCHEDULE
FORM A
Form No. GWSC/
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GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR CONNECTION,
RECONNECTION, DISCONNECTION,
ALTERATION OR EXTENSION OF WATER
SERVICES
To: Ghana Water and Sewerage
Corporation
..............................................................
.
(District/Area/Region)
Name and Address of Applicant
..........................................................................................................................................
being sole or part occupant of
premises to be served.
Name of property owner
..................................................................................................
Address
.............................................................
Location of premises to be served:
House/Plot
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Street
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Locality
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Description of premises
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Plumber who will make the
connection:
Name
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Licence No
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Address
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Type of Water requested:
New
Connection
Permanent
Domestic
Disconnection
Temporary
Commercial
Reconnection
Construction
Industrial
Alteration or
Extension
Remarks
...
...
Application is hereby made for
work as indicated above at the
given address.
I/We certify that the information
given herein is correct and that
if the service is provided, I/We
agree to the following:
1. No illegal use of water or
illegal connection will be made or
permitted.
2. Corporation approval of all
plumbing plans will be obtained
before the work is started, and no
connection will be made until the
work has been inspected and
approved by the Corporation.
3. To pay for all water and
service charges when due and to
give not less than 48 hours
notice in writing of intention to
discontinue the service.
4. To abide by the Rules and
Regulations of the Corporation now
in force or which may be enacted
and understand that the water
service may be disconnected upon
failure to comply.
Signed
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Date
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FOR OFFICIAL USE
Registration No.
Date Referred to Dis. Supt.
Signed
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Important items extracted from the
Rules and Regulations are listed
on an attached sheet. A complete
set of Rules and Regulations may
be obtained from the Corporation
on request.
FORM B
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
House No
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STREET
................
Applicants Address
Water Sewerage Section,
P. O. Box
Ref. No.
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Cycle No.
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.
Walk No.
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.
A/c No.
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To: THE OFFICER-IN-CHARGE
Your letter reference
....
.. of
.
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19
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approving my application for water
connection to House No
.......
has been received. Work will
commence on
.
.19
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by the following Contractor,
Messrs
.
.
Signature of Applicant
FORM C
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
HOUSE NO.
STREET
...............................................
Address of Applicant
Water/Sewerage Section,
P.O. Box
Ref. No.
.
Cycle No.
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Walk No.
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A/c No.
.
...
Part B
To: The Officer-in-Charge
Work will be completed on
. 19
..
We request that you arrange to
inspect and test the system and
make the connection.
The connection is in respect of:
Residential: No. of Units/Flats
.. No. of Toilets
Commercial: No. of Units/Flats
No. of Toilets
Industrial: No. of Units/Flats
No. of Toilets
.
Signature of Applicant
FORM D
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
DISTRICT
.. REGION
.
Ref. No.
.
Cycle No.
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Walk No.
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A/c No.
.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Name of Applicant
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Address of Applicant
.
Location of premises served
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House No
. Street
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Description of premises served
.
Type of connection
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The G. W. S. C. Officer who made
the connection
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Designation
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Serial No. and make and size of
meter
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Reg. No.
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2. The above property was
connected to the Water System on
..
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19
and
service charges will commence from
that date.
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Engineer
SECOND SCHEDULE
PART 1PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE CODE
SECTION 1
Section 1Application of the Code.
(1) The provisions of this Part of
this Schedule shall apply to
plumbing standards for domestic,
industrial, commercial and other
institutions.
(2) Materials and equipment
commonly in use for plumbing are
prescribed in this Part. As other
acceptable materials and equipment
become available the provisions of
this Part may be suitably amended.
(3) Where any material or
equipment differs from any quoted
specification, the specification
prescribed in this Part shall
prevail. (Bidets to soft and not
waste as per BS. Code CP305.)
SECTION 2FITMENTS OR FIXTURES
Section 2Wash Hand Basins or
Lavatory Basins.
(1) Any wash hand basin or
lavatory basin shall be of
independent fixing, the corbel, or
the pedestal type, with bottom
outlet, and an overflow port or a
combined plug and standing
overflow.
(2) A wash hand basin or lavatory
basin shall be in enamelled
fireclay, porcelain, enamelled
iron, stainless steel or plastics.
(3) The corbel type shall be fixed
rigidly to the wall.
(4) The pedestal type shall be
fixed rigidly to the floor, and
the fixing of the basin to the
pedestal shall be made in lime, or
putty grouting.
(5) The independent fixing type
shall be mounted on brackets fixed
rigidly to the wall, or by such
means as insertion into a
horizontally fixed surface, or
other approved means.
(6) The only taps to such fitments
shall be of the pillar type 12mm
or ½ in size and shall be
securely fixed to the basin by
putty and paint with a fibre or
rubber washer and a back nut, and
the outlet of such taps shall be
not less than 25mm (1) above rim
of the basin, which shall be not
less than 25mm (1) above the top
of the overflow.
(7) The waste shall be conveyed by
a waste fitting in plain brass or
chromium plated with at least one
part hole for overflow, which
shall be fixed in fine with the
outlet aperture of the overflow.
(8) The waste fitting shall not be
less than 32mm or 1 in diameter
and be rigidly fixed to the basin
with a grummet and back nut. Such
joint shall be watertight.
(9) The basin shall be provided
with a rubber drain plug attached
to a chain if it has an overflow
port.
(10) Side or bottom cleaning
eyelets shall be fitted to traps
unless a bottle trap is used.
Section 3Wash Sinks.
(1) Wash sinks shall be of the
London pattern or the Belfast
pattern, or any other approved
pattern with bottom outlet and
with at least one overflow port in
the latter case, with the top of
the overflow at least 25mm (1')
below the rim of the sink.
(2) Wash sinks shall be in
enamelled fireclay, porcelain,
enamelled iron or stainless steel.
(3) Draining boards cast integral
with the sinks are permitted.
(4) Draining boards shall be fixed
on cantilever brackets or on
Pedestal brackets rigidly.
(5) The waste fitting shall not be
less than (38mm) (1½) in diameter
and shall have at least one port
hole or rectangular slot for
overflow in the case of the
Belfast pattern, which shall be
fixed in line with the outlet
aperture of the overflow. It
shall be rigidly fixed to the sink
with a grummet and back nut.
(6) Taps for these shall be of the
bib type 12mm (½) min. diameter
in plain brass or chromium plated.
(7) Sinks shall be fixed with the
rim at a height not less than 0.8
meters (32) not more than 1. 0
meter (36) from the floor.
(8) The distance between the rim
of the sink and the bib of the tap
shall not be less than 50mm (2).
Where hot and cold taps are fixed,
the hot tap shall be on the left,
when facing the fitment and the
distance between the two shall not
be less than 150mm (6).
(9) The sink shall be provided
with a rubber drain plug attached
to a chain in the case of the
Belfast pattern, and combined plug
and standing overflow in the case
of the London pattern.
(10) Side or bottom cleaning
eyelets shall be fitted to traps
unless a bottle trap is used.
Section 4Wash tubs or Laundry
tubs.
(1) Wash tubs or Laundry tubs
shall always be fixed on pedestal
brackets. No cantilever supports
are permitted.
(2) The supply tap and waste are
the same as for wash sinks.
Section 5Bath tubs.
(1) Bath tubs shall be in
porcelain, enamelled
fireclay,enamelled iron, plastics
or concrete covered with ceramic
tiles and shall rest on the floor
and have a bottom outlet, and an
overflow port or a built in
combined plug and standing
overflow.
(2) The supply taps shall be of
the pillar type not less than 20mm
or Ύ in diameter and fixed
rigidly to the tub by putty and
paint with a fibre or rubber
washer and a back nut, and the
outlet of such taps shall be not
less than 25mm (1) above the rim
of the bath, which shall be not
less than 25mm (1) above the top
of the overflow.
(3) The waste fitting shall be not
less than 1½ or equivalent metric
size in diameter, and be rigidly
fixed to the bath with a grummet
and back nut, and the overflow
pipe shall be not less than 25mm
(1) in diameter.
(4) Side cleaning eyelets shall be
fitted in all cases to bath tubs.
(5) The tub may be enclosed by
panels in which case the panels
shall be of waterproof material in
all cases, and an access door must
be provided.
(6) The tub shall be provided with
a rubber drain plug attached to a
chain if it has an overflow port.
Section 6Showers.
(1) Showers in the form of a fixed
overhead rose or on the end of a
flexible metal tube are allowed to
be installed provided that the
spray from such showers may not
cause a domestic nuisance or
damage to the building structure,
and providing that if a flexible
tube or movable pipe is
incorporated, the cold water
supply is fed from an approved
cistern or tank.
(2) The shower shall be controlled
by a stopcock or an approved
mixing valve.
Section 7Water Closets.
(1) Water closets shall be of the
siphonic or wash down type having
not less than 75mm (3) diameter
outlet, and together with slop
hoppers, slop sinks and sluices
shall be fed through a flushing
cistern or any other type shall be
specifically approved by the
Corporation.
(2) Water closets shall be rigidly
fixed to the floor, and be
provided with plastics or
vulcanite seats and covers. Wooden
covers are permitted if they have
rubber studs fixed to the base.
(3) The outlet shall be jointed to
the pipe by yarn and putty,
rendering it watertight, flexible
and non-hardening.
(4) Outlet joints in portland
cement are not permitted.
(5) The flush pipe shall not be
less than 32mm (1) or equivalent
metric size in diameter and shall
form a watertight joint with the
W.C. pan by a rubber ring, rubber
sleeve or an approved patented
joint.
(6) Such joints shall not be made
in portland cement.
(7) The cistern shall be capable
of discharging not less than 9
litres (2 gallons) and not more
than 13. 5 litres (3 gallons) per
flush by siphonic action.
(8) The inlet shall be 12mm or ½
size in diameter and by a high
pressure ball valve of the
Portsmouth or approved equivalent
type depending upon the system of
cold water supply adopted, and it
shall be controlled by a separate
stopcock.
(9) The bottom of the inlet mouth
or the antisiphon holes shall be
at least 25mm (1) above the top
of the overflow unless the cistern
is fed from a roof tank.
(10) Silencing pipes shall be
provided with at least two
anti-siphon holes at the top.
(11) An overflow of a size bigger
than the inlet shall be fitted and
the pipe led through an external
wall to discharge to atmosphere.
(12) The discharge from such
overflow shall never be concealed.
Section 8Yard Stand-pipes.
(1) Yard stand-pipes are to be
conveniently located in or
adjacent to a building and
provided with a waste to the open
storm water drain.
(2) Yard stand-pipes shall be
controlled by a screw down bib tap
not bigger than 20mm (Ύ) in
diameter or a "waste-not" tap.
(3) The height of a yard
stand-pipe shall not be more than
1 metre (3' 3).
(4) Yard stand-pipes shall be
sleeved in 75mm or 100mm (3 or
4) diameter AC pipes filled with
clean sand and sealed at the top
with cement mortar provided that
copper and galvanised pipes shall
be painted with lead oxide primer
or wrapped in DENSO tape or any
other suitable protective
material.
(5) Where a yard stand-pipe is
fixed to a wall it shall be
supported firmly with brackets
provided that copper and
galvanised pipe shall be protected
as prescribed in sub-paragraph
(4).
(6) Whenever any open ended tap or
stopcock is fitted above or below
ground level to accommodate a hose
or movable pipe, a backflow
preventer of approved type
together with a stopcock shall be
inserted between the draw off
point and the service pipe or
means unless such tap, cock or
device is already isolated from
the mains by means of an approved
cistern or tank.
Section 9Installation of Overhead
Cold Water Storage Tanks.
(1) For all overhead cold water
storage tanks installed in
buildings at least four
connections are required as
prescribed in paragraphs 27 to 33
of this Part.
(2) The inlet shall be by a ball
valve of the high or low pressure
type as appropriate, and it shall
be controlled by a separate
top-cock.
(3) The overflow the top of which
shall be at least 50mm (2) below
the top of the tank, and at least
25mm (1) below the bottom of the
inlet mouth or antisiphon holes,
shall be at least a size bigger
than inlet that is:
13mm (½) inlet ..
.. .. 20mm
(Ύ) overflow
20mm (Ύ) inlet ..
.. .. 25mm
(1) overflow
25mm (1) inlet 32mm (1)
.. 38mm (1½) overflow
or
38mm (1½) inlet ..
.. .. 50mm
(2) overflow.
(4) The overflow shall be made to
discharge at a conspicuous point
outside the building.
(5) The bottom of a distribution
pipe shall be at least 50mm (2)
above the bottom of the tank and
shall be of an adequate size so as
to carry sufficient water to all
fitments. The valves on this pipe
shall be of the full way pattern
gate valve type. All plug type
valves and stopcocks are
prohibited.
(6) A wash out shall be provided
to afford the rapid discharge of
sludge water during cleansing of
the storage tank, and shall be
taken from the bottom of the tank
and be of an adequate size and at
least 25mm (1) in diameter. Such
pipe shall neither have a
connection with an inlet nor an
overflow.
(7) Where there is a domestic hot
water system not of the
instantaneous type then a fifth
connection to the cold water
storage tank is necessary. In
which case the point of take-off
shall be at least 150mm (6) below
the distributing pipe take-off
point.
(8) In all cases of connection to
Cold Water Storage Tanks, the
outlets shall be opposite the
inlets.
(9) The Corporation may require
that a storage tank or cistern of
approved capacity be installed
where it considers it necessary.
Section 10Urinals.
(1) Urinals may be in slabs and
troughs, or installed units. All
urinals shall be in impervious
materials such as porcelain,
marble, enamelled fireclay, or
glazed tiles backed with at least
50mm (2) of waterproof cement.
(2) The sparge pipe shall be
perforated or its flush so spread
as to cleanse with an even curtain
of water against the back of the
urinal. This pipe shall be
securely clamped as high as
practicable to the back on the
urinal.
(3) Urinals shall be cleansed by
an automatic flushing cistern
capable of discharging not more
than 1 gallon or 4.5 litres per
flush in ten seconds.
(4) The rate of cold water supply
to the flushing cistern shall be
controlled by a
loose-key-adjustable-stopcock or
orifice plate and so adjusted as
to give a flush every hour, and
shall have a master stopcock in
line.
(5) Waste water shall be led
through a brass or chromeplated
waste fitting connected to a 38mm
(1½), 50mm (2) or 75mm (3) trap
into the soil stack.
(6) Discharges from urinals shall
be connected to the soil stack and
the traps shall have water seals
not less than 50mm (2) in depth.
(7) Wall and floor space to a
point at least 300mm (one foot) in
front of the urinal and at least
1.2 metres (four feet) above the
floor and at least 300mm (one
foot) to each side of the urinal
shall be lined with non-absorbent
material in such a way as to
render this surface impervious to
moisture.
(8) Built-in or sunken type floor
trough urinals are prohibited
unless suitable access is provided
to the outlet waste piece and trap
from some other level.
(9) Corbal type urinals if used
shall be in porcelain or enamelled
fireclay, and shall be fixed
rigidly to the wall.
Section 11Bidets.
(1) Bidets shall be in porcelain
or enamelled fireclay, and shall
be rigidly fixed to the floor, and
shall have a bottom outlet of not
less than 32mm (1) diameter and
an overflow port.
(2) Bidets shall be connected into
the soil stack through an
individual trap.
(3) Both hot and cold supplies to
the bidet shall be fed by separate
down pipes direct from the hot
water cylinder and the roof tanks
and not connected to any other
fitments at the same level or
especially at a lower level, and
shall be controlled by separate
stop-cocks.
(4) Bidets shall not be connected
to any service pipe or rising
main, but shall only be fed direct
from roof tanks or cisterns at
relatively higher levels.
(5) The outlet joints and traps
shall be the same as for lavatory
basins.
SECTION 3GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Section 12Plumbing and Fitments.
(1) Plumbing fitments or fixtures
shall be made of smooth
non-absorbent materials, shall be
free from concealed fouling
surfaces and shall be located in
ventilated enclosures.
(2) Each fitment directly
connected to the drainage system
shall be equipped with a water
seal trap.
(3) No substance which will clog
the pipes, produce explosive
mixtures, destroy the pipes or
their joints or interfere unduly
with the to enter the building
sewerage disposal process, shall
be allowed drainage system.
(4) Proper protection shall be
provided to prevent contamination
of food, water, sterile goods and
similar materials by back-flow of
sewage. In all cases the fixture,
device or appliance shall be
connected indirectly with the
building drainage system.
(5) No plumbing fitment or fixture
shall be located in a room or
compartment which is not properly
lighted and ventilated.
(6) Each length of pipe and each
fitting, trap, fixture or fitment
and device used in a plumbing
system shall have cast, stamped or
indelible mark on it, the maker's
mark or name, weight, type and
class of product.
(7) All pipework and fittings,
shall be planned and installed so
that they are readily accessible
for inspection, replacement or
repair. To avoid being unsightly
it is permissible to arrange the
pipework in recesses or ducts,
provided that there is sufficient
space to work on the piping with
the usual tools.
(8) Piping shall not be buried in
walls or solid floors; but, in
suitable cases and for short
distances piping may be buried
provided that no joints are buried
and that adequate protection shall
be given against damage by
corrosion and that provision shall
be made for expansion and
contraction and that such portions
which are to be buried shall be
inspected, tested and certified in
writing by the Corporation before
being buried.
(9) Where piping is laid in ducts
or chases, these shall be large
enough to facilitate repairs and
shall be constructed so as to
prevent the entry of vermin.
Covers to ducts and chases and
access panels in bathrooms shall
be fixed so as to be easily and
readily removed and to provide
sufficient access to the pipes
with the usual tools.
(10) Where piping is carried
through solid floors or walls
suitable sleeves shall be
provided. These shall be large
enough to provide free movement to
allow for expansion and
contraction, but not so large that
vermin can enter.
(11) Underground water service
pipes shall be separated from
building drains by not less than 3
metres (10) of undisturbed soil.
Where this is impossible the water
pipe shall be at all points at
least 300mm (12') above the
highest point of the drain and
prior written permission shall be
obtained from the Corporation who
may specify any encasement or
other protection required.
(12) Where a house has been
divided into flatlets each flat
shall be metered separately. The
Corporation shall require a house
owner to bear the cost of
alteration for the purpose of
effecting this arrangement. The
owner or occupier of any premises
where such arrangements have not
been effected shall bear the bulk
consumption which passes through
the master meter.
(13) The owner or occupier of
premises shall guarantee safe and
free access to the meter by staff
of the Corporation on duty at all
reasonable hours of the day.
(14) The owner or occupier of any
premises shall protect and
safeguard meters and other
installations against theft or
damage.
(15) The owner or occupier of any
premises shall bear the cost of
any loss of meter or the cost of
repair of any damage to meter,
wear and tear excepted.
Section 13Minimum Requirement in
Dwelling-house.
(1) The following are the minimum
requirements prescribed in every
dwelling-house:
(a) Water Closets ..
.. .. 1 for each
apartment
or dwelling unit.
(b) Urinals ..
.. ..
.. Optional
(c) Lavatory Basins
.. .. 1 for
each apartment
or dwelling unit.
(d) Baths or Showers ..
.. 1 for each
apartment
or dwelling unit.
(e) Wash Sinks with Taps
.. .. 1 for
each apartment
or dwelling unit.
Section 14Minimum Requirement for
Compound Houses.
The following are the minimum
requirements prescribed for every
compound house:
(a) Water Closet .. ..
.. .. 1 per 10
persons
(b) Urinals .. ..
.. .. ..
Optional
(c) Lavatory Basins ..
.. .. 1 per 10
persons
(d) Baths or Shower ..
.. .. 1 per 10
persons.
Section 15Minimum Requirement for
Schools and Institutions.
Every School or educational
Institution shall provide the
following minimum facilities:
(a) Water Closets ..
.. .. 1
per 30-50 males;
1
per 20-35 females.
(b) Urinals .. ..
.. .. 1
per 20 males
(c) Lavatory Basins
.. .. 1
per 30-50 males
1
per 20-35 females.
(d) Baths or Showers-Boarding
.. 1 per 10 males
or 8
(e) Drinking Fountains or Wash
.. 1 per 75
persons.
Sinks with Taps.
Section 16 Minimum Requirement
for Office or Public Buildings.
Every Office or Public Building
shall be provided with the
following minimum facilities:
(a) Water Closets
.. 1-15
persons: 1 fitment
16-35 persons: 2 fitments
36-55 persons: 3 fitments
56-80 persons: 4 fitments
81-110 persons: 5 fitments
111-150 persons: 6 fitments
1
fitment for each additional
40 persons.
(b) Urinals ..
.. Wherever
urinals are provided
for males one water closet less
than the number specified above
may be provided for each urinal
installed, except that the number
of water closets in such cases
shall not be reduced to less than
2/3 of the minimum specified.
(c) Lavatory Basins
.. 1-15
persons: 1 fitment
16-35 persons: 2 fitments
36-60 persons: 3 fitments
61-90 persons: 4 fitments
91-125 persons: 5 fitments
1
fitment for each additional
45 persons.
(d) Baths or Showers
.. Optional
(c) Drinking
Fountains 1 per 75
persons.
or Wash Sinks with
Taps.
Section 17Minimum Requirement for
Workshops, Foundries, Etc.
In every Workshop, Warehouse,
foundry or manufacturing
establishment, the following
minimum facilities shall be
installed:
(a) Water Closets ..
.. 1-9 persons: 1
fitment
10-24 persons: 2 fitments
25-49 persons: 3 fitments
50-74 persons: 4 fitments
75-100 persons: 5 fitments
1 fitment for each additional 30
persons.
(b) Urinals .. ..
.. wherever urinals are
provided for males one water
closet less than the number
specified above may be provided
for each urinal installed, except
that the number of water closets
in such cases shall not be reduced
to less than two- thirds the
minimum specified.
(c) Lavatory Basins
.. 1 for each 10 persons
for the first 100 persons and one
for
each 15 persons over 100 persons.
(d) Baths or Showers .. 1
shower for each 15 persons exposed
to excessive heat or
skin contamination with poisonous,
irritating or infectious
materials.
(e) Drinking Fountains or 1
per 75 persons.
Wash Sinks with
Taps.
Section 18Minimum Requirement for
Dormitories, Barracks, Etc.
Every dormitory or barracks shall
be provided with the following
minimum facilities:
(a) Water Closets .
. 1 for each
10 males
1
for each 8 females
Over 10 persons provide 1
fitment for each additional
25 males, and 1 for each
additional 10 females.
(b) Urinals . . .
. 1 for
each 25 males
Over 150 males provide 1
fitment for each 50 males.
(c) Lavatory Basins . .
1 for each 12 persons
(d) Baths or Showers . . 1 for
each 8 persons. In the case of
females additional baths should be
provided at the ratio of 1 for
each 30 females.
Over 150 persons provide 1 fitment
for each additional 20 persons.
(c) Drinking Fountains
or 1 per 75 persons
Wash Sinks with Taps.
1 incinerator or removable
pan per 100 females.
Section 19Minimum Requirement for
Theatres, Auditoriums, Etc.
Every theatre or auditorium shall
have installed the following
minimum facilities:
(a) Water Closets . .
1-100 persons: 2 fitments for
males and 2 for females.
101-200 persons: 3 fitments for
males and 3 for females.
201-400 persons: 3 fitments for
males and 4 for females.
Over 400 persons provide for each
additional 500 persons: 1
additional fitment for males and 2
for females.
(b) Urinals ..
.. 1-200 persons: 2
fitments
201-400 persons: 3 fitments
401-600 persons: 4 fitments
Over 600 persons provide 1
fitment for each additional 300
persons.
(c) Lavatory Basins
.. 1-200 persons: 1
fitment for males and 2 for
females.
201-400 persons: 2 fitments for
males and 3 for females.
401-750 persons: 3 fitments for
males and 4 for females.
Over 750 persons provide for each
additional 500 persons.
1
additional fitment for males and 2
for females.
(d) Baths or Showers ..
Nil
(e) Drinking Fountains ..
Optional.
Section 20Minimum Requirement for
Restaurants, Clubs, Lounges, Etc.
Every restaurant, club or lounge
shall provide the following
minimum facilities:
(a) Water Closets ..
.. 1-50 persons: 1 fitment for
males and 1 for females.
51-150 persons: 2 fitments for
males and 2 for females.
151-300 persons: 3 fitments for
males and 4 for females.
Over 300 persons provide for each
additional 200 persons.
1
additional fitment for males and 1
for females.
(b) Urinals ..
.. 1-150
persons: 1 fitment. Over 150
persons provide 1
fitment for each additional 150.
(c) Lavatory Basins ..
1-150 persons provide 1 fitment
for males and 1 for
females.
151-200 persons provide 2 fitments
for males and 2 for females.
201-400 persons provide 3 fitments
for males and 3 for females.
Over 400 persons provide for each
additional 300 persons 1
additional fitment for males and 1
for females.
(d) Baths or Showers
.. Optional
(e) Drinking Fountains
.. Optional
In every establishments where food
is prepared; the staff shall be
catered for with the facilities
prescribed in paragraph 21 in
addition to such wash sinks as are
required for the preparation of
food, and lavatory basins shall in
all cases be located adjacent to
the exit from sanitary
accommodation.
Section 21Storage Required.
(1) Except where the Corporation
may require the provision of a
storage tank or cistern as
provided in sub-paragraph (9) of
paragraph 13 of this part of this
Schedule shall be installed as
follows:
(a) all factories and livestock
farms2 days normal consumption:
(b) all places where steam boilers
are installed2 days' normal
consumption;
(c) all Boarding Schools2 days'
normal consumption;
(d) all Day Schools1 day's normal
consumption;
(e) all premises where a water
heater or boiler is installed
other than that of the
instantaneous type 1 day's normal
consumption;
(f) all hospitals 2 days'
consumption;
(g) all dwelling-houses-2 days
consumption.
(2) In such cases as the
Corporation may require the
provision of a storage tank or
cistern as prescribed in
sub-paragraph (9) of paragraph 13,
of this part of this Schedule the
following minimum requirements
shall apply:
(a) for a supply taken by taps
other than of the waste-preventer
type to premises on which there is
no apparatus for a hot water
supply or fixed bath or
water-flushed sanitary appliance
.. .. .. 40
gallons
(b) for every hot water apparatus
.. .. .. 40 gallons
(c) for every fixed bath supplied
direct by taps ..
..
.. .. ..
.. .. ..
.. .. 20 gallons
(d) for every water-flushed
sanitary appliancesufficient to
provide 10 flushes.
Where two or more of the above
purposes are served by one storage
cistern a reduction of 20 per cent
in the prescribed minimum storage
capacity will be allowed.
SECTION 3MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Section 22 Joints.
(1) Joints in the plumbing system
shall be gastight and watertight
for the pressure required by test
with the exception of those
portions of perforated or
open-joint piping which are
installed for the purpose of
collecting and conveying ground or
surface water to the underground
storm drains.
(2) Socket and spigot joints shall
he firmly packed with yarn or
oakum and filled with jointing
compound. No paint, varnish or
other coating shall be permitted
on the jointing material until
after the joint has been tested
and approved.
(3) Threaded joints shall conform
to the appropriate International
Standard Organisation or B.S.
tappered Pipe Thread
Specification. All burrs shall be
removed. Pipe ends shall be reamed
or filed out to size of bore and
joining compound shall be applied
on male threads only.
(4) Wiped joints in lead pipe or
fittings, which are allowed only
for industrial purposes duly
authorised in writing by the
Corporation shall be made by means
of a water-tight plumber's or
wiped solder joint, or by means of
some other equally suitable and
efficient water-tight joint
approved by the Corporation.
(5) Every connection made between
an iron or copper pipe and a lead
pipe shall be made by means of a
screwed ferrule or boiler union of
gunmetal or hard brass with the
lining or tailpiece wiped and
soldered onto the lead pipe, or by
means of some other equally
suitable and efficient water-tight
joint approved by the Corporation.
(6) Soldered or sweater joints
shall be made with approved
fittings. Surfaces to be soldered
or sweated shall be cleaned
bright. The joints shall be
properly fluxed and made with
approved solder.
(7) Brazed and welded joints shall
be performed in accordance with
requirements of recognised
standards, and shall be made by a
licensed plumber.
(8) A joint, fitting or connection
which has an enlargement, a
chamber or a recess with a ledge,
a shoulder or reduction of pipe
area, that offers an obstruction
to flow, is prohibited.
(9) No fitting or connection that
offers abnormal obstruction to
flow shall be used.
(10) Except as provided under
sub-paragraph 8 of paragraph 16,
no joint or any part of a fitting
or any part of a stopcock or valve
may be buried in a wall or floor
so as to render the joint, fitting
or valve inaccessible.
(11) If at the time of inspection
by a duly authorised officer of
the Corporation any pipe work,
valves or fittings are found to be
buried and therefore inaccessible
the service supply pipe shall not
be connected to the Corporation's
mains until such infringement of
this rule is abated.
(12) If at any later date further
inspections are carried out which
disclose that items have been
buried after the original
inspection was completed the
supply shall immediately be
disconnected and shall not be
reconnected until the infringement
has been abated and the
reconnection fee plus a penalty of
’50.00 is paid in advance to the
Corporation.
(13) In addition to any penalty
prescribed for failure to comply
with any of these rules any
plumber, who is found guilty is
liable to show reason why the
certificate of registration and
licence to practise issued by the
Corporation should not be
withdrawn or cancelled.
Section 23Copper Pipes.
(1) Copper pipes for domestic cold
and hot water systems shall be
solid drawn in accordance with BS.
1386 or acceptable I.S.O.
equivalent, soft or half hard
tempered, for above or below
ground; or light gauge to BS. 659
or acceptable equivalent, half
hard tempered, for above ground
only.
(a) Copper tube for waste and soil
pipes shall be light gauge to BS.
659 or acceptable I.S.O.
equivalent above ground only, but
copper tube to BS. 1386 may be
used alternatively.
(b) Joints shall be in patented
brass compression fittings of the
Kontite, Conex or other approved
types, or capillary fittings of
the Yorkshire or other approved
types.
(c) Compression fittings shall
be of the non-manipulative type
used in conjunction with half hard
copper pipe in cases above ground
level only, but shall be of the
manipulative type used in
conjunction with soft copper pipe
or half hard copper pipe in all
cases below ground level.
(d) Capillary fittings or
Sifbronze welding (brazing) may be
used above or below ground level.
(e) Manipulative compression
joints are those which physically
flare or deform the ends of the
copper tube, and shall be in
accordance with BS. 864 Type 'B'
or acceptable I.S.O. equivalent.
(2) Galvanised Wrought Iron Pipes
are available as welded or
seamlessthey are for domestic
water systems. Joints are made
with male and female threads.
(3) Cast Iron Pipes are for
domestic waste, soil and drainage
systems. They are joined with
socket and spigot joints by
yarning and caulking with molten
lead, leadwool, P.C.4, or red
lead with putty.
(4) Asbestos Cement Pipes are used
for domestic waste and drainage
systems. They are joined by
fittings with socket and spigot
joints by yarning and caulking
with P.C.4 pointed off with cement
mortar, or by patented flexible
joints of approved patterns.
(5) Pitch Fibre Pipes shall not be
used for domestic drainage
systems.
(6) Precast Concrete Pipes are
used for domestic drainage systems
with socket and spigot cement
mortar joints.
(7) Plastics Pipes, Polyvinyl
Chloride, Polythene, Polypropylene
and similar fittings used for cold
water systems, service lines, or
soil and waste pipes shall be of
the type specified in Table I to
this Schedule and shall conform to
the British Standard
Specifications specified in Table
11 to this Schedule.
(8) Lead pipes are prohibited for
conveyance of potable water
intended for drinking and culinary
purposes.
Lead pipes may be used to convey
liquid chemicals intended for
laboratories, industries, and for
trade purposes upon written
authority of the Corporation.
Section 24Tanks and Cylinders.
(1) Galvanised mild steel
construction with rivetted or
welded joints, or preformed rigid
plastics, or asbestos cement, all
with open top and cover of uniform
material, with at least 4 holes
suitably positioned for inlet,
overflow, outlet to cold water
services, and washout, and in
addition a fifth hole for outlet
to heating apparatus wherever
there is installed a hot water
system not of the instantaneous
type.
(2) The holes shall all be
positioned in accordance with
paragraph 9 of this part.
(3) Optionally a sixth hole may be
provided suitably positioned to
provide a reserve of water for
sanitary purposes.
(4) The cover shall be dust and
insect-proof and provided with a
screened ventilator to prevent the
entrance of insects, reptiles or
other objectionable matter.
Section 25Hot Water Tanks.
Heavy gauge galvanised mild steel
construction with rivetted joints,
or heavy gauge copper with brazed
joints, completely sealed with
access plate held in position by
studs and nuts onto a stiffening
ring or flange, and with 4 holes
suitably positioned for primary
flow, primary return, cold feed,
and expansion, and in addition a
fifth hole for secondary return if
required, or a sixth hole for an
immersion heater if required.
Section 26Hot Water Cylinder.
Heavy gauge copper with brazed
joints, or heavy gauge galvanised
mild steel construction with
rivetted joints, with concave and
convex ends, completely sealed
with access plate held in position
studs and nuts onto a stiffening
ring or flange, and with 5 treaded
bosses for primary flow, primary
return, cold feed, expansion, and
secondary return. These bosses
shall be suitably positioned
according to the proposed mounting
of the cylinder and in addition a
sixth boss treaded 56mm (2) B.S.P.
or equivalent I.S.O. specification
for an immersion heater if
required.
SECTION 4COLD WATER SUPPLY
Section 27 Cold Water Piping.
Two systems of cold water supply
are covered by this Code. Cold
water piping, whether a service
supply, rising main or
distribution pipe, in ducts or
recesses shall be so located as
not to be liable to heating by
their being in too close proximity
to hot water piping or storage
cylinders. Where this is not
practicable both the hot and cold
water pipes shall be separately
surrounded by thermal insulating
material.
Section 28The Direct System.
(1) In this system all taps and
cisterns in the house are supplied
from rising main; no storage is
provided unless a hot water supply
system is incorporated.
(2) For this system all taps and
valves shall be of the screw down
type.
(3) Concussive taps are not
allowed in this system.
(4) All ball valves leading water
into cisterns shall be of the High
or Low Pressure Type as
appropriate to the mains pressure.
(5) All silencing pipes on such
ball valves shall have at least
two antisiphon holes at the top.
(6) Since under this system all
fittings are subjected to mains
pressure, high quality materials
shall be used.
(7) The internal pipe work shall
be in copper of the appropriate
British Standards or I.S.O.
equivalent with compression
fittings of the KONTITE, CONEX or
other approved types or capillary
fittings of the Yorkshire or other
approved types; or in Galvanized
Wrought Iron Pipes or P.V.C.
(8) All pipes and fittings used in
this system shall withstand a test
pressure of not less than. 0.345r
mm² (501 lbs.) square inch or
metric equivalent.
(9) Where storage is provided for
the hot water system then rising
main shall terminate with a high
or low pressure ball valve as
appropriate to the mains pressure,
into a cold water storage tank.
Section 29Application of the
Direct System.
(1) When the direct system is
employed on multi-storey building
the following conditions shall
apply :
(a) A domestic centrifugal pump
fed from a storage tank to be
provided at ground level shall be
installed to boost the water to
the upper tenements.
(b) This storage tank shall
comply with the requirements of
paragraphs 9 and 24 of this part
and requires prior approval in
writing from the Corporation, who
may approve a concrete tank as an
alternative.
(c) The piping shall be arranged
so that water pumped from the
storage tank shall feed the upper
fitments while fitments at lower
levels are fed direct from a
separate rising main.
(d) On such boosting systems
pressure regulators and overflow
cut-off relays shall 'be
installed.
(e) Electric meters for the
drive of such pumps shall be
installed with the prior approval
of the Electricity Corporation.
Section 30The Indirect System.
(1) In the indirect system the
rising main shall be made to feed
an overhead cold water storage
tank. The only branch from it
shall be to taps used for drinking
and cooking purposes discharging
appropriately over a wash sink in
the kitchen.
(2) Water for other domestic
purposes shall be drawn from the
cold water storage tank. For this
system taps on the rising main
shall be of the screw down type,
and the ball valve for the cold
water storage tank shall be of the
High or Low Pressure type as
appropriate to the mains pressure,
and the ball valve shall be
controlled by a separate stopcock.
(3) Concussive taps, that is to
say fast closing gate valves or
globe valves, are only allowed on
the distribution pipe which
conveys water from the cold water
storage tank to the fitments.
(4) The ball valves to cisterns
shall be of the Low Pressure type,
i.e the orifice shall not be less
than 10mm (3/8") in diameter.
Ball valves to cisterns need not
have silencing tubes, but when
installed at least two antisiphon
holes shall be provided.
(5) Since under this system all
supplies to fitments are subjected
to Low Pressure, approved pipes
in addition to copper and
Galvanised Wrought Iron may be
used, namely, Polyvinyl Chloride,
Polythene, or Polypropylene with
appropriate joints of approved
types.
SECTION 5HOT WATER SUPPLY
Section 31The Cylinder System.
(1) In the Cylinder system the hot
water storage cylinder or tank may
be located below the fitments to
be supplied provided it is higher
than the boiler, and shall be
fitted with an expansion pipe.
(2) The expansion pipe shall
discharge any steam into the cold
water storage tank and its end
shall not be immersed in the cold
water.
(3) All fitments shall be
supplied with hot water from the
expansion pipe.
(4) No cocks shall be fitted on
the primary flow and return, i.e.
pipes between the boiler and
cylinder; a safety valve shall be
fitted to the boiler.
(5) In this system hot water taps
more than 7.5m (25 feet) from the
expansion pipe in a horizontal
plane can be supplied in which
case circulation of hot water
shall be provided and a hot return
pipe made to connect at the top of
the cylinder or tank, but not on
to the expansion pipe.
(6) For multi-storey buildings the
cylinder system is the most
suitable, and where heat
dissipation would be a matter of
concern the expansion pipe shall
be insulated or lagged against
heat losses.
(7) A thermostatically controlled
electric immersion heater may be
inserted in any Hot water cylinder
or Tank, but prior approval of the
Electricity Corporation shall be
obtained.
Section 32The Instantaneous
System.
(1) In the instantaneous system
no storage of hot water is
maintained other than that
required to operate a
pressure-controlled switch or
diaphragm which shall cut off the
supply of heat in the absence of
an adequate water pressure.
(2) The cold water from either
the rising main or distribution
pipe is fed into the heater which
shall be controlled by a separate
stopcock in addition to its tap,
and issues out as hot water.
(3) The water shall be heated by
electricity or gas.
(4) The installation of this
equipment shall be subject to the
approval of the Electricity
Corporation if appropriate.
(5) The unit shall be submitted to
the Water and Sewerage Corporation
to determine its suitability for
either direct or indirect cold
water supply.
Section 33The Combined System.
(1) The combined system is where
the cold water header tank and the
hot water storage tank are
combined in one common container.
(2) The cold water header tank
shall comply with all regulations
pertaining to cisterns as regards
inlet, ball valve, overflow,
separate stopcock and such other
requirements as may be made from
time to time.
(3) An expansion pipe shall be
fitted internally to discharge
into the atmosphere above the top
water level of the cold water
header tank.
(4) The common container shall be
located at such a height above any
fitments as to give an adequate
flow of hot water.
(5) This type of tank shall be
heated by a thermostatically
controlled electric immersion
heater fitted internally; or by a
thermostatically controlled gas or
oil heater fitted below; or by
means of a separate free standing
boiler connected by primary flow
and return pipes to which valves
or draw off points shall not be
fitted.
(6) The hot water supply shall be
taken from the bottom of the
internal expansion pipe or the top
of the hot water storage
compartment.
Section 34General.
(1) Taps on all systems of hot
water supply shall have fibre,
vulcanite or heat resistant
washers; also all jumpers shall be
made to open and close with the
spindles of the taps. The letter
H or red dot shall be stamped on
the capstan head of the taps.
(2) All hot water systems shall be
in copper pipework with
compression or capillary joints of
approved types; or in galvanised
wrought iron or any other approved
material.
(3) In every case the hot water
container shall be fitted with an
open vent pipe or pressure relief
valve of approved pattern unless a
safety valve is fitted to the
separate boiler.
(4) All hot water systems shall be
so installed that a reserve of
water is maintained at all times
in the heating unit or tank
compartment containing any form of
heater, and be such that this
reserve of water cannot be drawn
off by any tap, fitting, or
fitment.
(5) All electrically heated hot
water systems shall have the
casing of the electrical element
adequately earthed by a separate
earth wire not connected to the
water pipes, and such earth shall
be approved by the Electricity
Corporation.
SECTION 6WASTE AND SOIL DISPOSAL
Section 35The Dual or Two-pipe
System.
(1) Ideal for single storey
buildings, or where fixtures are
spread out. In this system waste
water from lavatory basins, sinks,
wash tubs and baths is led into a
waste stack normally outside the
building, while the soil from
W.C.s, urinals, bidets, slop
hoppers, slop sinks, and sluices
is led into a separate soil stack
normally outside the building.
(2) The waste stack shall
discharge at the back inlet of a
gully trap at its lowest point and
shall continue vertically upwards
terminating at a point not less
than 1m (3) above the eaves or 1m
(3) above the highest opening in
the roof.
(3) The soil stack shall be
connected direct to the house
drain at its lowest point and
shall continue vertically upwards
terminating at a point not less
than 1m (3) above the eaves or 1m
(3) above the highest opening in
the roof.
(4) Both stacks shall be provided
with a wire balloon at the top and
shall always be open to the
atmosphere.
(5) The W.C. on this system shall
have a water seal of a least 50mm
(2) and all waste fitments shall
be trapped with at least a 38mm
(1½) seal of water.
(6) All traps shall be vented and
an anti-siphon pipe provided when
upper fitments discharge into the
same stack.
Section 36The One-Pipe System.
(1) The one-pipe system is
recommended for multi-storey
buildings.
(2) In this system both waste and
soil are led into a single stack,
which shall be directly connected
to the house drain at its lowest
point.
(3) The stack shall be continued
vertically upwards terminating at
a point not less than 1 metre
above the eaves or 1 metre above
the highest opening in the roof,
and shall be provided with a wire
balloon at the top and shall
always be open to the atmosphere.
(4) The stack shall normally be
fixed along the external wall of a
building or be fixed in a duct.
All sections of the duct shall be
accessible for inspection and
repairs.
(5) All traps in this system shall
have water seals of not less than
75mm (3). In this system all
traps shall be vented by means of
an anti-siphon pipe the uppermost
part of which shall be connected
to the stack or carried
independently through the roof to
atmosphere, or shall be fitted
with a re-circulating and
self-sealing anti-siphon trap.
(6) In both systems of soil and
waste disposal, traps for the
fitments shall have eyelets or
plugs by which they can be
cleansed.
(7) Only copper, plastics, lead,
cast iron, pitch fibre and A.C.
pipes shall be used. On no account
shall Galvanised Wrought Iron Pipe
or Pitch Fibre pipe be used for
conveying domestic soil and waste.
SECTION 7RAIN WATERDISPOSAL
Section 37Channels or Gutters for
Rain Water.
(1) One system of rain water
disposal falls within the practice
of plumbing in Ghana, namely,
channels or gutters for rain-water
are to specific falls, i.e. 1 in
250 m (1in 20) along the fascia
of roofs.
(2) Such gutters are obtainable in
various sections, viz.
semi-circular, ogee or
rectangular. These shall be in
G.W.I., aluminium, asbestos
cement, cast iron, enamelled iron,
or plastics. The gutters shall be
jointed by red lead and putty or
other suitable joining materials
and held tight by set screws and
nuts. These shall be laid on
brackets of the form of the
section of channels used, at a
gradual fall to the outlet point.
(3) The outlet pieces shall
discharge through a swanneck or an
offset into a rain-water head and
thence downwards through a
rain-water down pipe of cast iron,
plastics, G.W.I., aluminium,
enamelled iron, or A.C. The lowest
end of the pipe shall terminate
with a rain-water shoe of the
offset anti-splash type if
discharging otherwise than into an
open channel.
(4) The water is then allowed to
flow through open storm water
gutters to the main public storm
water channel. Where the public
storm water is channel is far from
the building, the rain-water shall
be conveyed through storm water
drain pipes to the public storm
water channel at a reasonable fall
not less than 1:40 for 100mm pipes
and 1:60 for 150mm pipes.
(5) Storm water drain pipes shall
be in cast iron, heavy duty rigid
plastics, A.C. pipes.
G.W.I.Galvanised Wrought Iron
A.C.Asbestos Cement.
SECTION 8DRAINAGE
Section 38Standard System
(1) Only one of the three standard
system is covered by this Code,
that is, the separate drainage
system.
(2) In this system only the soil
and waste effluents shall be led
through pipes into the public
sewer. Where there is no public
sewer, only the soil effluent
shall be discharged into a Septic
Tank constructed in accordance
with the Building Regulations.
(3) Soil and Waste Water Drain
pipes shall not be connected with
the rain-water drain pipes. They
shall always be separate.
(4) The approved materials shall
be cast iron, salt glazed
earthenware, asbestos cement,
heavy-duty rigid plastics, or
precast concrete.
(5) All drains shall be laid at a
gradient so as to render them
self-cleansing; the practical
falls for drains are specified in
Table III to the Schedule.
(6) Applications for connections
to public sewers shall be
submitted on Form E to this
Schedule.
(7) Unauthorised connection to any
public sewer is an offence.
(8) Drains shall be laid in
straight lines and where there are
changes in direction and/or
gradient a manhole shall be
provided. In the manhole the
change in direction shall be made
to a gradual radius in cement
mortar benching.
(9) All such manholes shall be
provided with double seal covers
in cast iron or steel plate 6mm in
thickness or reinforced concrete
slabs not less than 50mm in
thickness set in concrete and
should serve as inspection
chambers.
(10) Drains shall not be laid
under buildings, but where
unavoidable the prior approval of
the Building Authority shall be
obtained in which case the drain
pipes shall be in cast iron and
shall always be accessible.
(11) Where there is considerable
difference in levels between a
main drain and a branch drain, a
ramp or tumbling bay leading into
a manhole shall be provided.
(12) Where intercepters are
installed before the drain is
connected to a public sewer, this
shall be enclosed in a chamber.
The chamber shall be fitted with a
mica flap ventilator not less than
1 metre above ground level.
(13) All inlets to drains from
waste stacks shall be fitted with
a gully trap at yard level.
SECTION 9TESTS
Section 39Plumbing Test.
(1) All plumbing systems shall be
subjected to the following tests:
(i) Cold Water SupplyHydraulic
pressure test of at least 3.52
kg/Cm2 (50 p.s.i.) shall be
maintained without drop for 24
hours, except that should the
maximum mains pressure be higher
than 3.52 kg/Cm2 (50 p.s.i.) the
service pipe of the Indirect
system and the whole of the Direct
system shall be tested to 11/2
times the maximum mains test
pressure.
(ii) Hot Water SupplyHydraulic
pressure test of at least 7.04
kg/Cm2 (100 p.s.i.) shall be
maintained without drop for 24
hours.
(iii) Soil and Waste Pipes.Low
pressure air test: 75mm (3") head
of water as indicated on a glass
U-tube filled with water to be
maintained for 5 minutes without
drop.
(iv) Rain-water System. Visual
and sound test.
(v) Drainage and Sewerage System
(a) All new sections shall be
subjected to the ball test.
(b) A low pressure air test as in
sub-paragraph (1)(iii) of this
paragraph shall be applied before
the trenches are filled; but
should the trenches be already
filled then a water test shall be
applied.
(c) Water test at least 1 meter (3
ft.) head of water shall be
applied with no loss in 10
minutes.
(d) For stoneware or concrete
drains only a low pressure air
test where 100mm (4") head of
water is permitted to fall to 75mm
(3") during 5 minutes will be
allowed.
(e) No drop in pressure is
permitted in drains passing under
buildings, or if in cast iron,
etc.
(f) In all pressure tests on
drains and sewers the pressure is
to be applied at one end and
recorded at the other end on a
glass U-tube.
(2) For all the tests stated in
sub paragraph (1) a copy of the
final report as in Forms F and G
to this Schedule shall be obtained
by the consumer accordingly.
PART IIREGISTRATION AND LICENSING
OF MASTER PLUMBERS, PLUMBERS AND
PLUMBING CONTRACTORS IN GHANA
Section 40Certificate of
Registration Required.
(1) No person shall act as or in
the capacity of or represent or
advertise as or engage in business
as a Master Plumber, Plumber or
Plumbing Contractor unless such
person shall have first obtained
the appropriate certificate of
registration and licence as
hereinafter provided.
(2) For purposes of this Part, an
act of contracting or undertaking
for a consideration to either
perform or furnish directly the
labour for installing plumbing,
drainage or sewerage work or any
part or portion thereof, shall
constitute engaging in the
business.
(3) No person except a licensed
Master Plumber or Plumber shall
perform the labour of installing,
repairing or altering any plumbing
work. Such a person shall possess
a valid certificate of
registration and licence as
hereinafter provided.
(4) No Master Plumber or Plumbing
Contractor shall hire or employ
any plumber unless such plumber
holds a valid licence as
prescribed in Form M to this
Schedule issued by the
Corporation.
(5) Any person employed as an
Apprentice Plumber shall be
required to qualify as such under
the National Apprenticeship
Scheme.
Section 41Classifications.
(1) Master Plumber.A Master
Plumber is a person who is
acknowledged by the Corporation to
be highly skilled in the trade
craft and profession of plumbing
and who has a comprehensive
working knowledge of public health
requirements, rules and
regulations, and all aspects of
the building trades; and holds a
valid licence as in Form L to this
Schedule granted by the
Corporation.
(2) Plumber.A Plumber is a person
who holds a valid certificate and
a valid licence granted by the
Corporation and works under the
direction and guidance of a Master
Plumber in the different and
varied aspects of the plumbing
trade. He shall have a good
working knowledge of the building
trades, and the rules and
regulations in connection thereto.
(3) Apprentice Plumber.An
Apprentice is a junior grade
employee of at least 16 years of
age who has entered into a written
agreement with a Master Plumber
under the National Apprenticeship
Scheme so that he shall work under
the guidance of the latter while
learning and improving his skill
in the plumbing trade.
(4) Mate.A Mate or helper is a
semi-skilled person who by his
aptitude and ability in assisting
the Master Plumber or Plumber has
shown that he is capable of
receiving training through work
and study which may in time make
him proficient enough to comply
with the requirements of this Part
and to apply for examination as a
Plumber after at least 6 years'
training and experience as a Mate.
Section 42Examination Before
Registration.
(1) The Corporation shall maintain
a Register of Master Plumbers and
Plumbers. Any person placed on the
register shall have satisfied
examiners appointed by the
Corporation as to his ability,
competence and training to carry
out plumbing as defined in this
part and shall have passed such
examinations and tests as the
Corporation may conduct
periodically.
(2) The results of every
examination shall be subject to
the approval of the Managing
Director of the Corporation.
(3) Examination
Exemptions.Holders of Final or
Advanced Certificate of the City
and Guilds of London Institute in
plumbing, or holders of diplomas
in sanitary, domestic and allied
engineering trades from recognised
local or foreign technical
institutions may be exempted from
such examinations in whole or in
part.
(4) Persons at present practising
as Plumbers may apply for
temporary registration for a
limited period not exceeding 12
months pending their passing the
required examination.
Section 43Examination
Requirements.
(1) Examinations for Master
Plumbers and Plumbers shall be
held in the months of February and
August of each year at such places
and times as the Corporation may
designate.
(2) All applicants for
examinations conducted under this
part shall pay an examination fee
of ’100.00 for the Master Plumber
and ’60.00 for the Plumber
examinations. Such fees paid under
this sub-paragraph are for the
conduct of the examinations and
are not refundable whether the
applicant is successful or not and
are subject to review.
(3) Every applicant for an
examination and registration as a
Master Plumber or Plumber or for a
licence as a Master Plumber or
Plumber under this Code shall
complete Forms H, I and J to this
Schedule.
(4) Every application shall be
accompanied by two recent passport
size photographs of the applicant,
one of which shall be affixed to
the licence and the other affixed
to the Register maintained by the
Corporation.
Section 44Contents of
Examination.
(1) The examination shall consist
of all or any part of the
following:
(a) [An oral or written test
followed by an interview which
shall cover any matter provided in
this Schedule and the Rules and
Regulations of the Corporation.
(b) A practical test to be
conducted on site.
(c) Inspection of completed works
or works still in progress proven
to have been executed by the
applicant which may be considered
as a fair demonstration of the
plumbing ability of the applicant.
(2) All tools, materials and
equipment necessary for completing
any practical examination shall be
supplied by the applicant or his
employer.
(3) The Corporation shall
establish rules or procedure
governing the conduct of the
examinations.
Section 45Experience Required.
(1) To be eligible for
registration as Master Plumber,
the applicant shall have had at
least two years post-Final City
and Guilds or Advanced technical
training or any equivalent
qualification and experience or
six years experience as a Plumber
and shall satisfy the examiners as
to his qualification under the
requirements specified in this
Part.
(2) To be eligible for
registration as a Plumber, the
applicant shall have had at least
four years' experience as an
Apprentice Plumber or six years'
experience as a Mate and shall
have satisfactorily completed his
training as confirmed in writing
by the Master Plumber or Firm
employing the applicant, and shall
in addition satisfy the examiners
as to his qualification under the
requirements specified in this
Part.
Section 46Failure to Pass
Examination.
(1) Any applicant who fails to
pass the examination shall not be
eligible for re-examination until
six months have elapsed.
Section 47Issue of Registration
Certificate.
All Master Plumbers and Plumbers
who have successfully passed and
qualified in the examination shall
be issued with the appropriate
Certificates of Registration as
such and shall be placed on the
General Register of the
Corporation.
Section 48Issue of Licence to
Practise.
(1) A licence to practise as a
Master Plumber or Plumber shall be
issued by the Corporation to any
holder of the proper Certificate
of Registration who files an
application to practise the trade.
(2) All applications for this
purpose shall be accompanied by
the following fees which are
subject to review from time to
time.
1st Application for Master
Plumber’30.00
Annual Renewal’15.00.
1st Application for Plumber’15.
00
Annual Renewal’6.00.
(3) Licences are renewable at any
time within 6 months of expiry,
provided that the renewal shall be
effective from the date of expiry
of the previous Licence.
Delinquent licences after 6 months
of expiry shall be renewed by
fresh application. The charge for
such renewal shall be those
prescribed for a first application
as provided for in sub-paragraph
(2) of this paragraph.
(4) Every holder of a licence
shall carry the said licence on
his person at all times when
engaged on plumbing work.
(5) Every holder of a licence
shall be responsible for its
safe-keeping. Damage or defacement
shall render the licence liable to
cancellation. Loss of licence
shall be immediately reported to
the Regional office or the Head
Office of the Corporation.
(6) Replacement of lost, damaged
or defaced licences shall only be
made after the holder has produced
to the Corporation a statutory
declaration stating the
circumstances of the loss, damage,
or defacement and after a
replacement fee of ’20.00 which is
subject to change has been paid.
Section 49Registration of
Plumbing Contractors.
(1) Any person licensed as a
Master Plumber or any qualified
private firm or government agency
desiring to engage in plumbing
contracts shall apply for
registration as a Plumbing
Contractor with the Corporation
provided that he has in his employ
at all times a Master Plumber and
that his work is done by Licensed
Plumbers.
(2) After verifying to its
satisfaction the qualified
standing of the applicant and on
payment of the prescribed fee the
Corporation shall issue a Plumbing
Contractor's Certificate to the
applicant in any of the following
categories:
CLASS 4Domestic Plumbing and
Water Supply (including wastes,
and soils but excluding drainage
and sewers below ground).
CLASS 3Plumbing and water supply
(including wastes and soils, but
excluding drainage and sewers
below ground).
CLASS 2Drainage, sewers and
sewerage installations below
ground level (excluding all water
services and wastes and soils).
CLASS 1General Plumbing and
sewerage (covering all aspects of
domestic, commercial institutional
and industrial work for water
supply, drainage and sewerage,
internal and external, above and
below ground).
The Plumbing Contractor's
Certificate is not transferable.
Dissolution of a firm or
government agency holding a
Certificate or change of ownership
or of the managers or officials
first named as being in effectual
control renders the Certificate
void and it shall be surrendered
to the Corporation for
cancellation.
(3) After the issue of the proper
Plumbing Contractor's Certificate
the Corporation shall cause the
name and business address of the
applicant to be entered in the
Register of Plumbing Contractors
of the Corporation in the
appropriate category to which the
applicant was classified. If the
applicant is a private firm or a
government agency, the names of
its directors or principal
officers and the business address
of the firm or agency shall be
entered on the Register. Copies of
the Register shall be made
available for inspection payment
of a fee of ’20.00.
(4) The Plumbing Contractor's
Certificate is a Licence for the
applicant to undertake plumbing
contracts in Ghana and shall be
renewed annually. The following
fees shall be charged:
Class No. 4 ..
.. .. 1st issue
’100.00
Class No. 3 ..
.. .. 1st issue
’150.00
Class No. 2 ..
.. .. 1st issue
’360.00
Class No. 1 ..
.. .. 1st issue
’800.00
(5) First Application.Every
application for a Plumbing
Contractor's Certificate shall be
made on Form K to this Schedule.
The appropriate fees shall be paid
upon the filing of the application
with the Corporation.
(6) Expired Certificates may be
renewed at any time within 6
months of the expiry date provided
that the renewal shall be
effective from the date of expiry
of the previous certificate.
Certificates not renewed within 6
months are automatically
cancelled. The filing of a new
application and the payment of
full fees shall again be made
before a new Certificate is
issued.
(7) Exhibition of
Certificate.Every person or firm
having a fixed place of business
shall display the Certificate in a
conspicuous place therein. Every
person not having a fixed office
or place of business shall at all
times carry the Certificate on his
person whilst engaged in plumbing
work.
Section 50Withdrawal of
Certificate or Licence.
(1) The Corporation reserves the
right to revoke, withdraw or
withhold any certificate or
licence if it finds that the
holder has been negligent in the
Practice as a Plumber or plumbing
Contractor, or has seriously
failed to comply with the
provisions of this Part or with
the Water Service Rules and
Regulations, or with the
established principles of plumbing
in general, or has misused the
Certificate or licence issued to
him by the Corporation. A revoked
or suspended certificate or
licence may be re-issued after a
lapse of time depending on the
gravity of the offence at the
discretion of the Corporation.
(2) Practising as a Plumbing
Contractor with an invalid or
expired licence or certificate is
an offence punishable with a fine
not less than ’100.00 on summary
conviction.
Section 51Interpretation.
For the purpose of this schedule
the following expressions shall
have the following meaning:
"Adult Person" means any person
who appears to be eighteen years
of age.
"
Relief" means concession granted
by the Corporation to any person
to effect payment due by
instalments.
"
Notice" means written notice.
"Service Connection" means the
point on the system's main from
which the customer's supply is
tapped. It shall include the
saddle, if any, and the ferrule.
"Air Gap" In a water supply system
means the unobstructed vertical
distance between the outlet of any
faucet or pipe and the flood-level
rim of the water supply fixture or
receptacle.
"Approved" means accepted by the
Corporation as being suitable for
use under a specification stated
or cited elsewhere in this
schedule accepted under the
procedures and powers of the
Corporation in the absence of any
stated specification.
"Back Flow" means such flow of
(a) water, polluted from any place
other than the source of potable
water, or
(b) any solid liquid or gaseous
substance or any combination
thereof, into a potable water
distributing pipe as may make the
water in that pipe non-potable.
"Back-flow Preventer" means a
device or installation in a water
supply pipe to prevent back-flow
from the connections on the outlet
end on the water supply system.
"Back Vent" means a pipe installed
to vent a trap, and is connected
to the general vent system at a
point above the fixture served by
the trap, or terminates in the
open air, and "back vented" has a
corresponding meaning.
"Branch" means that part of a
piping system which extends from a
water distribution pipe, or from a
main soil or waste pipe, to one or
more fixtures, or the pipe
connecting one or more individual
vents a stack.
"
Branch Interval" means a length of
soil or waste stack, not less than
2.5 metres (8 feet) into which the
horizontal branches from one floor
or story of a building are
connected.
"Building" means any structure
built, erected or framed of
component structural parts
designed for the housing, shelter,
enclosure or support of persons,
animals, machinery, equipment or
property of any kind.
"Building Drain" means that part
of the lowest horizontal piping
which receives the discharge from
soil, waste and other drainage
pipes within a building and
conveys it to the building sewer
beginning 1 metre (3 feet) outside
the building wall.
"Building Sewer" means that part
of a drainage system outside a
building commencing at a point 1
metre (3 feet) from the outer face
of the wall of the building and
connecting the building drain to
the main sewer or place of
disposal of sewage.
"Cesspool" means an underground
chamber constructed for the
reception or storage of foul
water, the contents of which are
periodically removed for disposed
or treatment.
"Capacity" means the amount of
water a tank or cistern will hold
when filled to the water line.
"Circuit Vent" means a branch vent
that functions for two or more
traps and extends from a point on
a horizontal branch in front of
the last fixture connection to a
vent stack, and "circuit vent ",
has a corresponding meaning.
"Combined Sewer" means a sewer
which receives both storm water
and sewage.
"Communication Pipe" means that
portion of the service pipe
between the main and the boundary
of the premises which it supplies.
"Supply pipe" means that portion
of the service pipe between the
main and the boundary of the
premises which it supplies.
"Continuous Vent" means a
continuation of a vertical waste
pipe above the connection of the
waste fitting.
"Corporation" means the Ghana
Water and Sewerage Corporation
established under (Act 310) Act,
1965.
"Corporation Stopcock" means a
stop valve required by these
regulations to be fixed on the
communication pipe outside the
boundary of the premises.
"Cross Connection" means a
physical connection through which
a potable water supply could be
contaminated, polluted or
infected.
"Crown Weir" means the high
portion of the inside lower
surface of a trap.
"Customer's Stopcock" means a stop
valve required by these
regulations to be fixed on the
supply pipe within the boundary of
the property and immediately after
the water meter.
"Storage Tank" means a receptacle
provided by the customer for
storing water supplied from the
systems mains.
Warning Pipe means an overflow
pipe which is connected to any
vessel so that the overflow
discharge from the vessel may be
easily visible from the outside of
the premises.
"Customer or Consumer" means any
person, group of persons, firm or
governmental agency supplied with
water or sewerage service by any
supply system.
"System" means any independent
water or sewerage unit providing
water service for a specified
area.
"Dead End" means any pipe that is
two feet or more in developed
length terminating in a cap of
plug.
"Developed Locking" means the
length along the centre line of
pipe and fittings.
"Distribution Pipe" means the pipe
conveying water from a hot or cold
water storage tank or cistern to
various tenements.
"Stopcock" means a valve fixed in
the service, in the branches of
rising mains, or in the
distribution pipe. It shall be
non-concussive except in a
distribution pipe.
"Cistern" mean., a receptacle for
storing cold water intended for
the flushing of sanitary fitments
and containing siphonic
discharging apparatus, and having
a free water surface at
atmospheric pressure.
"Overflow" means a pipe connected
to any storage receptacle so that
the discharge from it shall easily
be visible and so positioned that
a discharge therefrom shall give
warning of the waste of water.
"Water Line" means the line marked
inside a cistern or tank to
indicate the water level at which
the ball valve shall be adjusted
to shut off.
"Effluents" means
(a) Tank Effluent: The superlatent
liquid discharged from a septic
tank.
(b) Filter Effluent: The liquid
discharged from a biological
filter.
(c) Trade Effluent: The fluid
discharged with or without matter
in suspension resulting wholly or
in part from any manufacturing
process and including firm and
research institution effluents.
(d) Final Effluents: The liquid
discharged finally from a sewerage
treatment works.
"Fitting, Fitment or Fixture "
means anything fitted, fixed or
installed in connection with the
supply, measurement, control,
distribution, utilization or
disposal of water, and includes
pipes, taps, cocks, valves,
saddles, ferrules, meters
cisterns, tanks, baths, water
closets, soil pans, bidders,
mortuary tables and dissecting
slabs, water heaters, etc., and
any other equipment or apparatus
used in connection with the supply
and use of potable water.
"Plumbing " means any business,
trade or work that has to do with
the installation, removal,
alteration or repair of pipe work,
fittings, fixtures or any other
form of equipment or apparatus
used for or appertaining to water
supplies, sewerage and drainage
and as defined in the
Corporation's Rules and
Regulations.
"Plumbing Inspector" means an
officer or agent authorised by the
Corporation to inspect test and
pass plumbing installations, and
to enforce the provisions of this
Schedule.
"Plumbing Contractor" means any
person or firm licensed to engage
in the business of contracting
Plumbing as defined in this
paragraph.
"Reasonable Hours" means any
period between the hours of six
o'clock in the morning and six
o'clock in the evening.
"Fixture" means a receptacle,
including a floor drain that
receives water, liquids, or
water-borne wastes and discharges
any of them into a drainage
system.
"Fixture Unit" means a design
factor for drainage piping in
which the rate of discharge from a
wash basin, having a 38mm 11/2
outlet, is taken as unit and the
rate of discharge from all other
fixtures is related to it.
"Flood level" when used with
reference to a fixture, means the
level at which water begins to
overflow the top or rim of the
fixture.
"Flood level rim " means the top
edge of a fixture from which water
overflows.
Flood drain means a fixture used
to receive water from a system
from which water overflows.
"Indirect waste" means a waste
pipe not directly connected to a
drainage system but which
discharges freely into or over a
trapped fixture.
"
Individual vent" has the same
meaning as "back vent" and
"individually vented" has a
corresponding meaning.
"Interceptor" means a grease trap
or other receptacle design to
intercept and prevent the passage
or grease, oil, sand or similar
materials into the drainage
system.
"Loop vent " means a circuit vent
except the vent pipe loops back
over the flow line of the fixtures
and reconnects with the main soil
or waste stack vent.
"Leader" means any pipe or conduit
carrying rain or storm water from
a roof to the storm sewer or other
point of disposal.
"Main" means any system of
horizontal, vertical or continuous
piping which receives the waste
vent or vets from fixtures direct
or through branch pipes.
"Plumbing system" means the
arrangement of drains, pipes
fixtures and other appurtenances
for the complete carrying off of
all sewage from the building
together with the necessary
ventilating system, and the water
supply system to the fixtures.
"Potable water" means water which
is safe for human consumption.
"Relief vent" means a vent
connected to a horizontal waste or
soil pipe at a point between the
soil or waste stack and first or
nearest fixture and carried above
the flow live of the highest
fixture to the main vent or stack
vent.
"Riser" means a water supply pipe
which extends vertically one full
storey or more to convey water to
branches or fixtures.
"Sanitary sewer" means a sewer
which carries any waste except
storm water.
Seepage pit means a covered pit
through which septic tank effluent
or other settled sewage may seep
or leach into the surrounding
ground.
Sewage means any liquid waste
containing animal vegetable or
mineral matter in suspension or
solution coming from sanitary
appliances.
Sewerage means a system of
sewers and ancillary works to
convey sewage from its point of
origin to a treatment works or
other place of disposal.
"Soffit or Crown" means the
highest point of the internal
surface of a pipe or a conduit at
any cross-section.
"Soil pipe" means any pipe which
conveys the discharge of one or
more water closets, or fixtures
having similar functions, with or
without the discharge from other
fixtures.
"Stack" means the vertical main of
any system of soil, water or vent
pipe.
"Stack vent" means the tension of
a soil or waste stack above the
highest horizontal drain connected
to the stack.
"Storm water" means any water
resulting from or following
rainfall.
"Storm sewage" means foul sewage
diluted with surface water.
"Storm sewer" means any sewer or
gutter designed or intended to
carry only storm water.
"Trap" means a fitting or device
so designed as to provide a liquid
seal which will prevent the back
passage of air without materially
affecting the flow of sewage.
"Trap dip" means the lowest
portion of the inside upper
surface of a trap.
"
Trap seal" means the vertical
distance between the crown weir
and the trap dip.
"Vent pipe" means a pipe or system
of pipes installed to provide a
circulation of air within such
system to protect trap seals from
siphonage and back pressure or
excessive pressure fluctuation.
Vent stack or "Main vent" means
a vertical pipe installed to
provide a flow of air to, or from,
a drainage system.
Waste pipe means any pipe which
receives the discharge from any
fixture except, water closets,
urinals or bedpan washers and
conveys it to the building drain,
soil or waste stack.
Water service pipe means the
pipe with necessary controls,
extending from the water main or
other source of supply to the
building service.
Wet vent means a soil or waste
pipe, which serves also as vent.
Yoke vent means a pipe
connecting upward from a soil or
waste stack to a vent stack for
the purpose of preventing pressure
changes in the stacks.
Section 52Abbreviations.
In this Schedule the following
abbreviations shall have the
following meanings:
A.C. Asbestos Cement
B.S. British Standard
B.S.O. British Standard Code
of Practice
G.W.I. Galvanised Wrought
Iron
P.C.4 Pfifer Compound in
four stands
P.V.C. Polyvinyl Chloride
W.C. Water Closet
I.S.O. International
Standard Organisation.
TABLE 1
USE OF PLASTICS PIPES
Introduction
This Appendix has been drawn up in
view of the special importance
plastics is assuming in plumbing
and sanitary engineering. There is
a marked tendency now for plastics
to replace most of the other types
of pipes used in plumbing, and in
the not-too-distant future
plumbing in Ghana may be mainly of
plastics pipes. This is due to the
fact that they are lighter, easier
to handle and lay and usually cost
less than the normal copper and
galvanised iron pipes.
Several proposal and moves made by
the Corporation and manufacturers,
both local and overseas towards
the production of plastics in
Ghana tend to support the point
that plumbers in Ghana can start
getting acquainted with this new
material.
P.V.C.
Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
is a thermo plastic. The British
standard Specification for the
manufacturer of this pipe is 3505
of 1968.
These are available in Classes B,
C, D and E and in sizes of 20mm
(3/8), 12mm (1/2), 20mm (3/4),
25mm (1), 31 or 32 mm (11/4"),
38mm (11/2"), 50mm (2"), 62mm
(21/2), 75mm (3"), 100mm (4),
125mm (5), 150mm (6), 175mm (7"),
200mm (8"), 225mm (9"), 250mm
(10"), 300mm (12), 350mm (14"),
400mm (16), 450mm (18) 500mm
(20"), 550mm (22") and 600mm
(24").
The colour code and working
pressure at 20oC for the various
classes of plastic pipes are as
follows:
Working Pressure
Class
Colour
(ft. Head)
B ..
Red ..
.. 61m .. 200
C ..
Blue ..
.. 91.4m .. 300
D ..
Green .. ..
122m .. 400
E ..
Brown .. ..
152.4m .. 500
Applicability
These P.V.C. pipes are suitable
for cold water mains and survice
pipes, chemical pipework, soil and
waste pipework, rain water
disposal, drains and sewer
pipework.
The working pressures of P.V.C.
pipes have been calculated at 20oC
(68oF). For use at higher
temperatures to a maximum of 60oC
(140oF) the working pressures
should be reduced by the following
percentages:
1. Where a pipe system is designed
to convey liquids at a temperature
in excess of 20ΊC in an ambient
temperature not exceeding this
level, a reduction of 11/2 per
cent per 1oC rise in temperature
is recommended.
2. Where a pipe system is designed
to convey liquids at a temperature
not exceeding 20oC but where the
ambient temperature is in excess
of this level, a reduction of 2
per cent per 1oC rise in
temperature is recommended.
3. Where a pipe system is
operating under conditions which
cannot be classified under either
(1) or (2), the recommendations of
the manufacturers should be
sought.
Installation
All installations above ground
should be adequately supported
particularly in tropical countries
where temperature variations are
marked.
Recommended distances for
horizontal supports are as
follows:
Bore
Bore
Millimeters
inches Class
B Class
C Class D & E
12mm .. 1/2
0.9m 30 0.9m 30
09m 30
20mm .. 3/4
1.05m 36 1.05m 36
1.05m 36
28mm .. 1
1.05m 36 1.05m 36
1.05m 36
32mm .. 11/4 1.05m
36 1.05m 36 1.2m
40
38mm .. 11/2 1.05m
36 1.05m 36 1.2m
40
50mm .. 2
1.05m 36 1.2m 40
1.35m 46
75mm .. 3
1.35m 46 1.52m 50
1.65m 56
100mm
4 1.50m 50
1.65m 56 l.80m 60
150mm
6 1.65m 56
2.10m 70 2.25m 76
200mm
8 2.40m 80
2.55m 86 2.7m 90
225mnm
9 2.55m 86
2.7m 90 3.05m 100
250mm
10 2.7m 90 3.05m
100 3.30m 110
300mm 12 3.05m
100 3.45m 116 3.90m
130
For vertical supports the above
distances may be doubled.
The coefficient of expansion which
is approximately 0.00005 (degrees
C) is fairly high, and allowance
should be made for lineal
expansion in pipe runs and through
supports.
Jointing
(a) Socket Joint.Pipes are
supplied with one and formed into
a socket and the other end
chambered. The mating ends are
roughened and cleaned, solvent
cement is applied, and the spigot
is pushed home into the socket.
After 15 minutes the joint can be
handled freely. This type of
joint requires thorough dryness
and cleanliness.
(b) Rubber Joint.The joint is
made by compression of a robust
soft rubber ring held in a moulded
socket. The ring is lubricated
with soft soap and the spigot end
is then pushed into the socket.
Fittings
There is a wide range of moulded
fittings, bends, tees, couplings,
etc. available for installation.
LIST OF RELEVANT BRITISH STANDARD
OR EQUIVALENT I.S.O. SPECIFICATION
B.S. 65 Glazed vitrified clay
drain and sewer pipes.
B.S. 416 Cast Iron Spigot and
socket, soil, waste, and
ventilating pipes, fittings and
accessories.
B.S. 417 Galvanised mild steel
cisterns and covers, tanks and
cylinders.
B.S. 437 Cast Iron Spigot and
socket drain pipes.
B.S. 460 Cast Iron Spigot and
socket rainwater pipes.
B.S. 556 Concrete pipes and
fittings.
B.S. 569 Asbestos cement
rainwater pipes and fittings.
B.S. 582 Asbestos cement pipes
and fittings for soil, waste and
ventilation.
B.S. 659 Copper tube light
gauge for use above ground on
water, gas and sanitation.
B.S. 699 Copper hot water
cylinders.
B.S. 788 Galvanised wrought
iron pipes.
B.S. 864 Compression joints
for copper pipes.
B.S. 1010 Draw off taps and
stopvalves for water services.
B.S. 1091 Pressed steel
rainwater gutters.
B.S. 1125 W.C. flushing
cisterns.
B.S. 1184 Non-ferrous traps and
washers.
B.S. 1188 Ceramic lavatory
basins and pedestals.
B.S. 1189 Cast Iron Baths for
domestic purses.
B.S. 1206 Fireclay sinks.
B.S. 1212 Ball valves-Portsmouth
type.
B.S. 1213 Ceramic washdown
W.C.s.
B.S. 1229 Fireclay washtubs and
sinks.
B.S. 1244 Metal sinks.
B.S. 1254 W.C. Seats (Plastics).
B.S. 1255 Brackets and supports
for lavatory basins and sinks.
B.S. 1329 Metal lavatory basins.
B.S. 1386 Copper tubes for use
below or above ground.
B.S. 1390 Sheet steel baths.
B.S. 1415 Mixing valves for
domestic purposes.
B.S. 1430 Aluminium rainwater
goods.
B.S. 1740 Wrought iron pipe
fittings (B.S.P. threads).
B.S. 1876 Automatic flushing
cisterns and urinals.
B.S. 1968 Copper Floats for Ball
Valves.
B.S. 1972 Low density Polythene
pipe (Type 425) for cold water
service and waste
pipes.
B.S. 2089 W.C. seats (Wooden).
B.S. 2456 Floats for Ball Valves
(Plastics).
B.S. 2760 Pitch-impregnated
fibre drain and sewer pipes.
B.S. 2777 Asbestos cement
cisterns.
B.S. 3284 High density Polythene
pipe (Type 710) for cold water
services and waste pipes.
B.S. 3505 Unplasticized P.V.C.
pipe (Type 1420) for cold water
supply.
B.S. 3506 Unplasticized P.V.C.
pipe for industrial uses (and
wastes).
TABLE III
Practical falls for drains
100mm (4) Drain ..
.. 1 in 40
150mm (6) Drain ..
.. l in 60
225mm (9) Drain ..
.. l in 90
For say a 100mm (4) drain a fall
of 1m (1 foot) per every 40m (40
feet) in horizontal is adequate to
provide self-cleansing velocity.
Dimensions of some domestic cold
water storage tanks to B.S.417
(Galvanised Mild Steel)
Nominal Actual
Thickness
Capacit
Capacity
Length
Width Height
of Plate
272.8 lit.
(60) 192.0 lit.
(42 galls.) 0. 75m
(26) 0.55m
(111) 0.6m
(2) 2 mm
(.0785)
318.2 lit.
(70) 227.3 lit.
(50 galls.) 0.9 m
(3) 0. 6m
(2) 0.55m
(111) 2mm
(.0785)
568.2 lit.
(125) 419.3 lit.
(93 galls.) 0.96m
(32) 0.75m
(26) 0. 775m
(27) 2.5mm
(.0991)
1136.5 lit.
(250) 840.8 lit.
(185 galls.) 1.5m
(5) 0.9m
(3) 0.8m
(28) 2.5mm
(.0991)
1363.8 lit.
(350) 1226.5 lit.
(270 galls.) 1.5m
(5) 1.12m
(39) 0.9m
(3) 3mm
(.125)
12727.6 lit.
(600) 2136.6 lit.
(470 galls.) 1. 8m
(6) 1.20m
(4) 1. 2m
(4) 3mm
(.125)
Galvanised Wrought Iron Pipes
Bore
No. of Threads/25mm (in.)
Length of Threads
12mm(1/2)
..
14
10mm(3/8)
20mm(3/4)
.. 14
20mm(3/4)
25mm(1)
..
11
22mm(7/8)
38mm(11/2)
..
11
25mm(1)
50mm(2)
..
11
38mm(11/2)
FORM E
Ref. No.
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Cycle No.
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Walk No.
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A/C No.
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For Official use only
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR SEWER CONNECTION
To: Ghana Water and Sewerage
CorporationSewerage Section
.................................................................................................
..(Region)
Name of Applicant
................................................................................................................
Address of Applicant
............................................................................................................
State whether Owner or Occupier
.....................................................................................
If not owner state name of Owner
......................................................................................
Address of Owner
.............................................................................................................
Location of Premises to be Served
....................................................................................
House No.
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Street
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Description of premises
.....................................................................................................
Contractor who will make
connection:
Name and Address
......................................................................................
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Reg. No.
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Other Documents Submitted
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Drawing No.
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Material List
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Others
......................................................................
(Specifying Fixtures and
Fitments)
(Specify)
Type of Sewer Connection
requested:
Domestic
Commercial
Industrial Others
.............................................................
(Specify)
An application is hereby made for
sewer connection at the above
address as indicated.
I/We certify that the information
given hereon is correct and that
if the service is provided I/We
agree to the following:
1. No illegal use of the sewer
connection will be permitted.
2. Corporation's approval of all
drawing plans will be obtained
before work is started and no
connection will be made until work
has been inspected and approved by
Corporation.
3. To pay for all water and sewer
charges when due.
4. To abide by the Rules and
Regulations of the Corporation now
in force or which may be enacted.
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.
Signature of Applicant
Date.............................
.
FORM F
From No.: GWSC/
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GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
INSPECTION REPORTWATER SERVICE
I,
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Rank
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have inspected and tested the
Water Supply to premises located
at
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being the property of Mr./Madam
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of
...........
......................................................................................................................................................................
The amount of ’ .................
has been paid covered by official
receipt No. ......................
I therefore approve the use of
water for permanent*/temporary,
domestic/commercial industrial
purposes.
*Delete as required.
...............................................
Plumbing Inspector
Date
..............................................
APPROVED:
..................................................
Officer-in-Charge
FORM G
From: No.
GWSC/
.............
..
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
INSPECTION REPORTSEWER SERVICE
I,
..............................................................................................................................
Rank..........................................................................................
have inspected and tested the
drainage system of premises
located at
...............................................................
being the property of Mr./Madam
....................................................................................
............................................................
of
..........................................................................
The amount of ’
. has
been paid covered by official
receipt No.
.. I
therefore approve the drainage
connection to the public sewer.
.................................
Plumbing Inspector
Date:
......................
APPROVED:
..........................
.
Officer-In-Charge
FORM H
Form No.
GWSC/................................................
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION AND
REGISTRATION AS A MASTER PLUMBER
Note.Print in BLOCK LETTERS in
the space provided below:
Name in Full, Full Address to
Include House or Plot Number and
P.O. Box No.
I,....................................................................................................................
of............................................................................................................................................
do hereby apply to the Ghana Water
and Sewerage Corporation for
Examination, and if successful for
Registration as a MASTER PLUMBER
for which purpose I attach hereto
two (2) certified recent passport
size photographs signed and dated
by any of the following: Lawyer,
Medical Doctor, Clergyman,
Engineer, Senior Public Servant
Senior Army or Police Officer or a
Commissioner for Oaths, and an
amount of FIFTY CEDIS (’50.00) as
examination fee.
Date of birth, or Assessed
Age..........................................................................................................................................
Schools and/or Technical Colleges
with Dates.
Educational
details................................................................................................................
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
Full Name and Addresses of
Previous Employers.
Apprenticeship and Training
...........................................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................
Qualifications and Certificates
Obtained
.............................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................
Full Details and Addresses of 3
Completed Installations for
Reference/Inspection.
Practical experience
................................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Date when OWN BUSINESS was
established
...................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................
Full address, location, plot or
site number of office, workshops
or yard
............................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................................................
Site Inspections may be Carried
out by G.W.S.C. for Reference.
State full and exact details of
all works at present in progress
.
........................................................................................................................................................................................
If employed by a Private Firm,
Company Corporation, Authority, or
Government Agency give the FULL
NAME of the employers, the postal
address and the exact location,
site, plot area, district, etc. of
the employers, workshops, offices
and
yards
.........................................................................................................................................................................................
Special Note.
If the applicant is already
employed or seeks to be employed,
by the afore-mentioned Private
Firm, Company, Corporation,
Authority, or Government Agency,
this application must be
accompanied by a letter on the
official stationery of the
employer. The letter shall
confirm and guarantee the accuracy
of the statement contained in this
application. It shall be signed
and certified correct by a person
of no less a position than that of
Director, Supervising Engineer or
Senior Manager who is in effective
and overall control of all the
works to which this application
relates.
Referees.
The names and addresses of two
persons who have agreed to be my
referees are as follows:
................................................................................................................................................................................
Insert Name.
I,.............................................................................................................................................
do hereby certify that the details
entered by me on this application
form and the two (2) photographs
tendered by me are true and
accurate in every particular with
regard to this my application for
Registration.
I
agree to attend any interview,
written or practical test or
examination, or to inspection of
any or all of the works or
installations entered on page 1 of
this application if the Ghana
Water and Sewerage Corporation or
the Board of Examiners so require.
I
further agree that, if I am issued
with a MASTER PLUMBERS
registration certificate I shall
comply with and abide by the
Plumbing Code of the Ghana Water
and Sewerage Corporation in every
respect.
Signature of Applicant
.....................................
Date
................................................................
FORM I
Form No.
GWSC/
....................................
..
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION AND
REGISTRATION AS A PLUMBER
Note.Print in BLOCK LETTERS in
the space provided below:
Name in Full. Full Address to
Include House or Plot Number and
P. O. Box No.
I,.............................................................................................................................................
(Date of Birth
.....................................................................................................................)
residing at
.........................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
do hereby apply to the G.W.S.C.
for examination and if successful
for registration as a Plumber for
which I attach two (2) certified
recent passport size photographs
signed and dated by any of the
following:Lawyer, Medical Doctor,
Clergyman, Engineer, Senior Public
Servant, Senior Army or Police
Officer or a Commissioner for
Oaths, for identification purposes
to support my application, and an
amount of THIRTY CEDIS (’30.00) as
examination fee.
I
agree to attend all interviews,
written tests or practical
examination as may be required of
me by the G. W. S.C. or their
appointed examiners and, if issued
with a Plumbers Licence. I shall
abide by and at all times conform
to the Regulations, Rules, and
Codes of Practice which may now or
at any future time be implemented
by the Ghana Water and Sewerage
Corporation in relation to the
Trade and Craft of Plumbing. I
submit the following detail to
further support my application.
Full name, location and address of
present employer
............................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
and of any previous employers
.............................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Schools, Technical Colleges or
Training Courses Attended with
Dates.
Education, Apprenticeship and
Training details
....................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Details of certificates and
qualifications gained
......................................................................................
..............................................................................................................................................................
Full Details of not Less Than
Three (8) Installations Required.
Practical experience (installation
work completed by the applicant)
................................................................................................................................................
Site Inspections may be Carried
out by G.W.S.C.
State full details of all works at
present employed on including site
location and plot
number...............................................................................................................................................................
Referees.
The names and addresses of two
persons who have agreed to be my
referees are as follows:
1..............................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
2..............................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Insert Name.
I,.............................................................................................................................................
do hereby certify that the details
entered by me on this application
form and the two (2) photographs
tendered by me are true and
accurate.
Signed
.......................................
Date
..........................................
Endorsement by Employer.
This is to certify that the
details entered by Mr.
.....................................................................................
on
this form are to the best of my
knowledge correct. He is employed
by* me/this Company/
Corporation/Authority/Government
Department as entered on page 1 of
this application form.
Signed ...........................
Position ........................
Date
..............................
Delete as required.
FORM J
Form No. GWSC/
..................................
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO
PRACTISE
I,.............................................................................................................................................
of............................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
hereby apply to practise as
*MASTER PLUMBER/PLUMBER.
My registration No. is
.........................................................................................................
I
enclose herewith ’
.
for the licence.
*Delete as required.
.................................................
Applicant
Date
..........................................
To: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION,
P.O. BOX M. 194,
ACCRA.
................................................
Signature of Applicant
FORM K
Form No. GWSC/
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
APPLICATION FOR PLUMBING
CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATE
Name in Full, Full Address of
Residence and Business.
*I/We, Mr./Messrs
of
trading
under the name of
possessing
Certificate of Registration No.
.. as Master Plumber do
hereby apply to the Ghana Water
and Sewerage Corporation for a
Plumbing Contractors Certificate
to practise in Class No.
for
If applicant is not himself a
licensed Master Plumber give below
the Full Names, Qualifications and
Position of qualified Master
Plumbers employed by you:
Print in Block Capital Letters.
Name
Qualifications and Position
Certificate No.
Mr...
Mr...
.................
.
Mr.
If a Registered Partnership or
Company Limited or otherwise,
insert the Registrar or Company's
Official
Number..........................................................................................................................
*Delete as required.
*I/We agree to abide by the Ghana
Water and Sewerage Corporation
regulations governing the
employment of Registered Master
Plumber, Plumbers, Apprentices,
and Mates as laid down by the said
Regulations, and do hereby agree
that I/We shall at all times
conform and comply with these
Regulations and the accepted
Principles of good workmanship,
Craft Practice and any other
Regulations and Codes of Practice
which may now or at any future
date be issued by the Ghana Water
and Sewerage Corporation.
.........................................
Date
Signed
FORM K
Note: All applications should be
accompanied by the appropriate fee
which shall be as follows:
CATEGORY 1st Issue
’ Annual Renewal
’
1. Domestic Plumbing and Water
Supply . . . .
20.00 10.00
2. Plumbing and Water Supply .
. . . . . .
. 40.00 20.00
3. Drainage, sewers and sewerage
Installations below ground level
. . . . . .
. . . . .
. 120.00
50.00
4. General plumbing and sewerage
covering all aspects of plumbing
for water supply, drainage and
sewerage . . 250.00
100.00
FORM I
APPENDIX L
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
MASTER PLUMBERS LICENCE
Year
Photograph LICENCE NO.
.
is
hereby issued to
(Name in Full)
Date
(Address)
to engage in the business of
the
Renewals
Place
Signature or Thumbprint of
Licensee .. Plumbing. Water
Supply, Drainage and Sewerage
Works for a period of twelve
months expiring on the
.........day of 19
Given in the City of Accra,
Ghana,
Fee
this
day of
.19
Fee Paid: Five Cedis
Managing Director
Initial
FORM I
APPENDIX M
GHANA WATER AND SEWERAGE
CORPORATION
MASTER PLUMBERS LICENCE
Year
Photograph
LICENCE NO.
.
is
hereby issued to
(Name in Full)
Date
(Address)
to engage in the business of
the
Renewals
Place
Signature or Thumbprint of
Licensee Plumbing. Water Supply,
Drainage and Sewerage Works for a
period of twelve months expiring
on the day
of
19
.
Given in the City of Accra,
Ghana,
Fee
this
day of
.19
Fee Paid: Ten Cedis
Managing Director
Initial
COL. J. K. A. AGGREY
Chairman
G. R. HAGAN
Managing Director
DR. J. S. NABILA
Member
A. BABAH-ALARGI
Member
D. K. ZIGA
Member
CHARLES QUANSAH
Member
E.K. ANTO
Member
Date of Gazette Notification: 23rd
September, 1979.
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