These systems store and slowly release storm water to the sewer system detention or dispose of stormwater onsite retention through infiltra tion to soils below evapotranspiration and re cycling onsite.
Roof drains to stormwater retention tank.
A detention tank sometimes the term retention tank is incorrectly used is usually called for when the existing stormwater infrastructure is not adequate.
Management systems to comply with the storm water performance standard including subsur face rooftop and stormwater recycling systems.
Any work referred to in subregulation 1 that is carried out in relation to a freestanding class 10a building that has a floor area not exceeding 10 m 2 except where the class 10a building requires connection to a below ground drain or retention tank.
For an efficiently running drainage system it is essential that it is professionally cleaned and serviced at regular intervals.
Excess water flows out a 100mm overflow to stormwater disposal.
Secondary emergency roof drains or scuppers shall be provided where the roof perimeter construction extends above the roof in such a manner that water will be entrapped if the primary drains allow buildup for any reason.
These tanks often have automatic top up from council supply to prevent them running out of water.
These tanks may be above ground or buried.
Typical roofing stormwater work.
Basically a detention tank slows down how fast the rain off your roof gets into the stormwater under the streets.
The retention tank receives water from roof downpipe and stores it for use in toilet flushing washing machines and or outside taps.