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3.3.DISCHARGE
It is a requirement of Building Regulation G3 that any discharge from an unvented
system is conveyed to where it is visible, but will not cause danger to persons in or
about the building.
The Tundish supplied and the discharge pipes should be fitted in accordance with
the Requirements and Guidance Notes of Building Regulation G3. These are
essentially as follows:
G3 REQUIREMENT
“...there shall be precautions...to ensure that the hot water discharged from safety
devices is safely conveyed to where it is visible but will not cause danger to
persons in or about the building.”
3.3.1 Discharge pipe MUST terminate in a SAFE, VISIBLE position
3.3.2 Water may drip from the discharge pipe of the pressure relief device and
that this pipe must be left open to the atmosphere.
3.3.3
The pressure relief device is to be operated regularly to remove lime
deposits and to verify that it is not blocked
3.3.4
The discharge pipe connected to the pressure relief device is to be
installed in a continuously downward direction and in a frost free
environment.
Aquaheat
30 litre
Heater
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