(Draft Specification for Developers, Agents, etc - Louth County Council

Specification for Developers, Agents, etc.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL
PART V OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS
AMENDED)
OUTLINE SPECIFICATION FOR
PART V SOCIAL HOUSING
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LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL HOUSING
SECTION, MILLENNIUM CENTRE,
COUNTY HALL, DUNDALK
APRIL 2008

OUTLINE SPECIFICATION FOR
PART V SOCIAL HOUSE
CONSTRUCTION AND
ASSOCIATED SITE DEVELOPMENT
WORKS

OUTLINE SPECIFICATION
1. To facilitate pre-planning Part V discussions with Housing Section of Louth
County Council, the Developer shall provide fully dimensioned house plans,
elevations and sections at scale 1:50, in accordance with this Specification.
Furniture shall be shown on plans. Floor area of each room and gross floor
area of each dwelling shall be stated on plans.
2. This Outline Specification is intended to guide and assist Developers prepare
detailed pre-planning proposals for development of Part V dwelling units under
the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
3. The Developer shall provide the following documentation to Louth County
Council in respect of Social Part V units prior to completion of sale:-
� Home Bond or Premier Guarantee Scheme Certificates, or similar approved by
Louth County Council.
� Certificates of Compliance with Building Control and Planning Permission signed
by a suitably qualified chartered Architect or Engineer.
4. Subject to the external facades of Part V units being constructed to the same
standards, and being indistinguishable from other dwelling units on the
development, and subject to the requirements of planning permission, Social
housing development constructed under Part V of Planning and Development
Act 2000 (as amended) shall generally be constructed in accordance with this
Outline Specification and more particularly in accordance with any detailed
specification issued by Louth County Council.
Where any conflict exists between this Outline Specification and any detailed
specification issued by Louth County, the provisions of the latter shall prevail.
5. Developments shall be constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations,
and all relevant codes of building practice, current at date of grant of planning
permission. Dwelling houses are to be designed and constructed to comply with
DoEHLG best practice guidelines ―Quality Housing for Sustainable
Communities‖. Apartment and Duplex units are to be designed and constructed to
comply with DoEHLG best practice guidelines ―Sustainable Urban Housing:
Design Standards for New Apartments‖.
6. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
A consistent design theme and standard of construction shall be utilised
throughout the entire site development to facilitate full integration of Social Part
V, Affordable Part V and private dwelling units on the site.
7. TARGET FLOOR AREAS
Dwellings shall be designed generally in accordance with target floor areas
and dimensions detailed in table below.

Note:
a) Gross floor areas are measured inside external walls. For two-storey
houses the stair area is measured twice.
b) With dormer or other sloped ceiling rooms, the stand-up area (1.95
metres) high line shall be shown on plans.
Dwelling
Type
4 Bed/7P
House (3
Storey)
4 Bed/7P
House (2
Storey)
4 Bed/7P
House (1
Storey)
4 Bed/7P
Apartment/
Duplex
3 Bed/6P
House (3
Storey)
3 Bed/6P
House (2
Storey)
3 Bed/6P
House (1
Storey)
3 Bed/6P
Apartment/
Duplex
3 Bed/5P
House (3
Storey)
3 Bed/5P
House (2
Storey)
Target Gross
Floor Area (m 2 )
TARGET FLOOR AREAS
Minimum Space Provision and Room Size
Shared Living Spaces
(including kitchen area)
Main
Room
(m 2 )
Aggregate
Living
Area
(m 2 )
Aggregate
Bedroom
Area
Area
(m 2 )
Storage Apt./
Duplex
Area
(m 2 )
120 15 40 43 6
110 15 40 43 6
100 15 40 43 6
Balconies
Area
(m 2 )
105 15 40 43 11 11
110 15 37 36 6
100 15 37 36 6
90 15 37 36 6
94 15 37 36 10 9
102 13 34 32 5
92 13 34 32 5

Dwelling
Type
3 Bed/5P
House (1
Storey)
3 Bed/5P
Apartment/
Duplex **
3 Bed/4P
House (2
Storey)
3 Bed/4P
House (1
Storey)
3 Bed/4P
Apartment/
Duplex **
2 Bed/4P
House (2
Storey)
2 Bed/4P
House (1
Storey)
2 Bed/4P
Apartment/
Duplex **
2 Bed/3P
House (2
Storey)
2 Bed/3P
House (1
Storey)
2 Bed/3P
Apartment/
Duplex **
1 Bed/2P
House (1
Storey)
1 Bed/2P
Apartment/
Duplex **
Target Gross
Floor Area (m 2 )
Minimum Space Provision and Room Size
Shared Living Spaces
(including kitchen area)
Main
Room
(m 2 )
Aggregate
Living
Area
(m 2 )
Aggregate
Bedroom
Area
Area
(m 2 )
Storage Apt./
Duplex
Area
(m 2 )
82 13 34 32 5
Balconies
90 13 34 34 9 9
83 13 30 28 4
73 13 30 28 4
90 13 34 31.5 9 9
80 13 30 25 4
70 13 30 25 4
73 13 30 25 7 7
70 13 28 20 3
60 13 28 20 3
73 13 30 24.4 6 7
44 11 23 11 2
Area
(m 2 )
45 11 23 11.4 3 5

**NOTE:- Duplex units are to provide the additional floor area required to
provide for stairwells and landings as required by the Building Regulations.
Minimum Room Widths
Living Room---1 Bed Unit 3.3 Metres
Living Room---2 Bed Unit 3.6 Metres
Living Room---3 Bed Unit 3.8 Metres
Double/Twin Bedrooms 2.8 Metres
Single Bedrooms 2.1 Metres
Minimum Room Areas
Main Bedrooms (Units for 3 or more
persons)
13.0 Square Metres
Double Bedrooms 11.4 Square Metres
Twin Bedrooms 13.0 Square Metres
Single Bedrooms 7.1 Square Metres
8. HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
House construction shall generally consist of double leaf cavity block wall with
insulation on concrete strip foundation.
Timber frame construction is also acceptable. Timber frame units must be
manufactured by a quality accredited timber frame company which is a member of
the Irish Timber Frame Manufacturers’ Association (ITFMA).
“On-site” construction must be carried out only by erectors approved by a
member of the ITFMA, or the National Standard Authority of Ireland
(NSAI).
Timber frame construction details shall be as per Robust Details Part E--resistance
to Passage of Sound, published by Robust Details Ltd., Davy
Avenue, Knowhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8NB. www.robustdetails.com.
Tel +448702408209 (Technical).
Tel +448702408210 (General).
Fax +448702408203.
Roofs to consist of concrete tiles (or slates), to approved colour on timber trusses.
A) FOUNDATIONS
Subject to satisfactory ground conditions, external wall foundations shall be
900mm wide x 300mm deep with A393 steel mesh. Concrete to be Grade 30N/20.
B) WALLS
100mm blockwork inner leaf, 100mm cavity with 60mm polystyrene insulation,
100mm blockwork outer leaf, galvanised steel wall ties every 450mm vertically
and 750mm longitudinally. Cavity filled to ground level with lean concrete mix.
C) GROUND FLOOR
150mm thick power floated concrete slab, on 1200 gauge Visqueen DPM, on
60mm polystyrene floor insulation, on 75mm thick concrete sub-floor, on
approved radon barrier, on 50mm sand blinding, on minimum depth 300mm

hardcore.
D) FIRST FLOOR
100mm x 25mm T and G red deal boarding on 225mm x 50mm softwood joists at
400mm centres. Ends of joists to be treated with approved preservative. Bathroom
floor to be covered with Lignatex or oil tempered hardboard 3.2mm thick to BS
1142, type TN, fixed over T and G boarding.
E) ROOF CONSTRUCTION
100mm x 75mm softwood wall plates bolted down with 203mm x 13mm
galvanised rag bolts at 1400mm centres. Red or white wood trusses stress graded
to BS 4978:1988 and conforming to IS 193:1896, fixed at 450mm centres.
F) FASCIA, SOFFIT AND BARGEBOARD
Subject to Clause 4 above, the following shall apply. 225mm x 32mm treated
hardwood fascia and soffit at foot of trusses. Allow for cross ventilation to attic.
Cover all with appropriate uPVC fascia and soffit.
G) STAIRCASES
Treads 32mm Mahogany. Rises 22mm red deal. Strings 280mm x 50mm red deal.
Handrails 125mm x 38mm mahogany. 25mm x 25mm vertical mahogany
balustrading. Newel posts 95mm x 95mm mahogany.
H) STUD PARTITIONS
75mm x 38mm softwood studs at 400mm centres with 75mm x 50mm head and
sole plates and horizontal bridging pieces every 900mm. Partitions finished with
10mm gypsum lath and skim plaster.
9. DOORS AND WINDOWS
Subject to Clause 4 above, the following shall apply. External doors (front and
rear) to be either hardwood or approved vacuum treated timber doors, hung on
100mm x 75mm frames. External doors (front and rear) shall have 3-point locking
systems. Front doors shall have security chains and visibility eye pieces fitted.
All internal doors to be 6-panel White Regency Panel half hour fire doors.
Windows shall preferably consist of vacuum treated timber frames. Windows to
have high quality stainless steel friction hinges.
Restrictor Stays of design approved by Louth County Council shall be fitted to all
bedroom windows located above ground level.
10. SKIRTING
150mm x 25mm redwood skirting.
11. FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING FINISHES
A) GROUND FLOOR
None
B) FIRST FLOOR
Exposed T and G timber flooring, except for bathroom (see 7 (d) above).

C) EXTERNAL WALL FACES
Subject to Clause 4 above, the following shall apply. Finishes shall be designed to
minimise maintenance costs. Painted surfaces not acceptable. Brickwork, small
areas of dry dash or approved type self coloured render finishes are acceptable.
D) INTERNAL WALL FINISHES
Internal blockwork plastered throughout using gyplite undercoating and gyplite
finishing. Stud partitions covered with plain 10mm thick gypleth board and finished
with minimum 5mm thick gypweld. All wall tiles types shall be approved on site by
Louth County Council prior to fixing. The following tile finishes shall be applied:-
� Splash back tiles to be located over all kitchen units.
� In Bathrooms/ En-suites, tiles to be located around bath (top of bath to ceiling)
and/or shower (floor to ceiling).
� Tiles to be located as splash back to hand basins in Bathroom, En-suites and
ground floor W.C.s.
� In Bathrooms the tile agreed around the bath/shower can also be used as
splash back to the hand basin.
� Plain white 150mm X 150mm tiles to be used as the splash back for the hand
basin in ground floor W.C.s
E) CEILINGS
Ground floor ceilings shall be lined with 9.5mm thick plasterboard sheeting. First
floor ceilings shall be lined with 12.7mm thick foil backed plasterboard. Apply 2
coat work finish in gyplite bonding and gyplite finish.
F) PAINTING
Generally, two coats of white matt paint to ceilings. Generally two coats of
magnolia matt paint to internal wall surfaces including partitions, soffits, interior
of cupboards, wardrobes, recesses and under stairs. Two coats of vinyl matt
magnolia paint to kitchens, bathrooms and WC rooms. Internal woodwork to be
knotted, stripped, primed and applied with two undercoats and one finishing coat
hard gloss paint. External woodwork to be knotted, stripped, primed and applied
with two undercoats and two finishing coats of hardgloss paint.
Schedule of Internal Finishes
Locations Walls Floors Ceiling
Halls, Living Rooms, Magnolia Matt Power floated White Matt
Dining Rooms, Dining emulsion on plaster concrete. No floor emulsion on plaster
Areas
coverings
Kitchens, Ground Floor White Vinyl silk on Power floated White Vinyl silk on
Toilets/Bathrooms plaster plus tiling concrete. No floor
coverings.
plaster
Landing, Bedrooms, Hot Magnolia Matt (Exposed T & G White Matt
press
emulsion on plaster timbers) No floor
coverings
emulsion on plaster
Bathroom, En suites, White Vinyl silk on Lignatex or oil White Vinyl silk on
Toilets upstairs plaster. Tiling as tempered plaster
per 11 (D) above hardboard
3.2mm thick to
BS 1142, type

Attic, Storage, Tank
Area
TN, fixed over
T and G
(Exposed timbers)
boarding.
No floor coverings
(Exposed timbers) (Exposed timbers)
12. HEATING INSTALATION
Central heating with wall mounted radiators shall be provided. Mains gas shall be
used where available.
Gas Boilers to be Condensing type, Promax System 24 HE Plus as supplied by
Potterton, or similar approved, SEDBUK Rating A.
Two APT timer clocks shall be located in kitchen, one for control of space heating
and one for water heating (total 2 zones). Electronic Programmable timers not to
be used. Associated plumbing and control system shall be provided. Gas boiler to
be incorporated into fitted kitchen design and concealed in open bottomed wall
mounted press unit.
Where mains gas is not available, oil storage tank (minimum capacity 1,200 litres)
and oil burner shall be located in rear garden. Oil tanks shall be Trust Titan,
Kingspan Eco Safe Range, or similar approved, fitted with Watchman Plus and
Spillstop fill shut-off system.
The oil burner shall be condensing type, floor mounted outdoor model 15/26 kW
output, Grant Vortex, or similar approved, SEDBUK Rating A.
Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRV’s) shall be fitted to all radiators. Fit room
thermostat and wire same to boiler and central heating pump in manner designed
to prevent boiler cycling.
The space and water heating systems are to comply with the requirements of the
Building Regulations, 2005, Part L, Section 3 in relation to the insulation of tanks,
pipes and ducts.
13. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Electrical installation shall comply with the National Rules for Electrical
Installations, Part 1 and 2.1, as published by the Electro Technical Council of
Ireland.
� Smoke alarms shall comply with the requirements of BS 5446 Part 1 2000 ―
Fire Detection and fire alarm devices for dwellings Part 1 Specification for
smoke alarms‖ and functional requirements as set out in Section 5 System
Components in BS 5839 Part 6 2004 ― Fire Detection And Alarm Systems
For Buildings Code Of Practice For The Design , Installation And
Maintenance Of Fire Alarm Systems In Dwellings ―
� Each smoke alarm device -both optical and ionization -shall conform with
the principles as outlined in IS EN 14604 2005 ― Smoke alarm devices ―

Evidence of any non conformance shall be itemised
� Each smoke alarm device both ionisation and optical shall be sealed type with
batteries enclosed giving a minimum life of 10 years i.e. shall be capable of
supplying the quiescent load of the smoke alarm together with additional
weekly testing for at least 10 years before the battery fault warning is given.
� The supplier should indicate the battery capacity for the both the ionisation
alarm and the optical alarm in millamperehours (Mah) .The battery shall be
warranted by the battery manufacturer to power the alarm for 10 years
� A facility to disable or reduce the sensitivity of the smoke alarm device at
times when false alarms are likely e.g. cooking should be provided.
o The alarm device shall not emit audible beeps while in reduced
sensitivity mode.
� Each smoke alarm device shall include a means of silencing the alarm, easily
usable by the householder in the event of a fault with the detector.
� Each smoke alarm device shall include a means of testing the alarm ,easily
usable by the householder
Each smoke alarm device shall be designed and manufactured to be capable of
being interconnected,. with other devices
� The minimum audibility – sound output- of the smoke alarm device shall be at
least 85db(A) at 3 metres Both optical and ionisation alarms shall have a
secure connection between the PCB and the piezo sounder
� Full technical specification and confirmation of compliance with above
specification shall be provided.
� Installation instructions and guidance shall be provided with each smoke alarm
device including associated installation kit.
� Samples of each smoke alarm device both ionisation and optical been
offered with all associated documentation shall be provided .
� Any special requirements if applicable as regards the storage and/or
installation of ionisation detector as indicated by the Radiological Protection
Institute of Ireland (RPII) shall be submitted.
Four smoke alarms shall be located in each 2-storey dwelling. The smoke
alarms shall each be wired back into INDEPENDENT MCB on main
electrical fuse board. Heat Detectors shall be provided in Kitchen and Living
Room. Long life 10-year lithium barriers shall be used as backup power
source. All four detectors shall be of the “Smart Type”, designed not to be
triggered by cigarette smoke.
See attached table for Schedule of Outlets.

TV point shall be provided in Living Room, Kitchen and main Bedroom.
Telephone Point shall be provided in Hall, Living Room and Main Bedroom.
Light shall be provided in attic with pull chord switch adjacent to trap door.
14. METER BOXES
Stainless Steel vandal proof meter boxes for Gas and Electricity. (Electricity meter
box cover must be earthed).
15. BATHROOM
Electric fan must not be located in bath/shower area—must be located as far as
possible from bath/shower. Tile walls in bath area from bath to ceiling.
Wall in bath/shower area to be tiled to ceiling level. No small white tiles to be
used. Tiles to be large size in pale colour approved by Louth County Council.
Slip resistant floor tiles to be used.
16. KITCHEN
PC sum of €3,000 to Louth County Council Specifiaction.
17. GENERAL INTERNAL
No fanlights to be used over bedroom or bedroom doors.
Fitted wardrobe shall be constructed for bedroom in the bulkhead over the
stairwell
18. WASHING MACHINE/DISHWASHER.
Washing machine and dishwasher to have separate outlets to gully outlet.
19. WINDOW & DOOR OPENINGS.
Use steel mesh reinforcement in blockwork around openings to prevent settlement
cracking in blockwork around wall openings. Use 150 mm reinforced concrete
lintels over all door and window openings.
20. ESTATE BOUNDARY WALLS.
Walls to be 2.0 metres high by 150 mm thick with piers at 3.0 metres centres.
21. ATTIC.
Fit catwalk from trap door to attic tank to facilitate plumbing maintenance.
22. PLUMBING.
Fit ―coin valves‖ or isolator valves to pipework to toilet cisterns and to pipework
to all taps so that cisterns and taps can be isolated and changed without the
necessity to drain down the plumbing system.
All toilets to be of DUAL flush type.
24. OLD AGED PERSONS DWELLINGS.

Use 2-way electric switches in bedrooms and living rooms. Provide panic alarms
in bedrooms and bathrooms. Provide burglar alarms.

POSITION
Kitchen/
Dining
Livingroom
Bedroom No.1
Bedroom No.2
SCHEDULE OF OUTLETS
HOUSE TYPE - 2 Bedroom
Hall
1 1
two-way
Landing 1 1
three-way
Lighting Outlets Socket Outlets Other Outlets
Points Circuit Points Circuit Points Circuit
No.
No.
No.
2 1 8 Twin 3 45 amp cooker 6
1 single
switch only
1 two- switched
1 TV Outlet
way
1 Heat Sensor
1 1 4 twin 4 1 T.V. Outlet
1 Heat Sensor
1 2 3 twin 5 1 TV Outlet
1 2 3 twin 5 -
1 twin - Smoke Alarm 1
1 twin Smoke Alarm 1
Roof Space - 1 1 Single - - -
Bathroom/WC 1 2 1 twin 5 -
Hot Press - - - 1 immersion
Group
Complete
7
External
front
lights - 1 1 - - Door bell -
External lights - rear 1 1 - - - -

POSITION
Kitchen/
Dining
Livingroom
Bedroom No.1
Bedroom No.2
Bedroom No.3
SCHEDULE OF OUTLETS
HOUSE TYPE - 3 Bedroom
Hall
1 1
two-way
Landing 1 1
three-way
Lighting Outlets Socket Outlets Other Outlets
Points Circuit Points Circuit Points Circuit
No.
No.
No.
2 1 8 Twin 3 45 amp. cooker 6
1 single
switch only
1 two- switched
1 TV Outlet
way
1 Heat Sensor
1 1 4 twin 4 1 T.V. Outlet
1 Heat Sensor
1 2 3 twin 5 1 TV Outlet
1 2 3 twin 5 -
1 2 2 twin 5 -
1 twin - Smoke Alarm 1
1 twin Smoke Alarm 1
Roof Space - 1 1 Single - - -
Bathroom/WC 1 2 1 twin 5 -
Hot Press - - - 1 immersion
Group
Complete
7
External
front
lights - 1 1 - - Door bell -
External lights - rear 1 1 - - - -

POSITION
Kitchen/
Dining
Livingroom
Bedroom No.1
Bedroom No.2
Bedroom No.3
Bedroom No.4
SCHEDULE OF OUTLETS
HOUSE TYPE - 4 Bedroom
Hall
1 1
two-way
Landing 1 1
three-way
Lighting Outlets Socket Outlets Other Outlets
Points Circuit Points Circuit Points Circuit
No.
No.
No.
2 1 8 Twin 3 45 amp. cooker 6
1 single
switch only
1 two- switched
1 TV Outlet
way
1 Heat Sensor
1 1 4 twin 4 1 T.V. Outlet
1 Heat Sensor
1 2 3 twin 5 1 TV Outlet
1 2 3 twin 5 -
1 2 2 twin 5 -
1 2 2 twin 5 -
1 twin - Smoke Alarm 1
1 twin Smoke Alarm 1
Roof Space - 1 1 Single - - -
Bathroom/WC 1 2 1 twin 5 -
Hot Press - - - 1 immersion
Group
Complete
7
External
front
lights - 1 1 - - Door bell -
External lights - rear 1 1 - - - -
25 GENERAL ELECTRICS
� Immersion switch to be located outside Hot press with Indicator Light.
� Isolator Switches shall be fitted for Electric Cookers, Fridges and Washing
Machines.
26 VENTILATION
Ventilation to comply with Building Regulation 2002, Part F. Generally passive
stack ventilation (PSV) shall be used. Where mechanical extract ventilation is
used, it shall be controlled by a humidistat.

27 .SANITARY FITTINGS
Wash hand basins in bathrooms to be 600mm x 480mm white vitreous china
―Armitage Shanks Portman‖.
Wash hand basin in toilets to be 470mm x 430mm white vitreous china ―Armitage
Shanks Coxex‖.
WC to comprise ―Armitage Shanks Wentworth‖ white vitreous china to BS1213,
white plastic hinge seat (with stainless steel hinges), with white vitreous china
cistern to BS1125.
Baths shall be of cast iron construction.
Stainless steel toilet roll holder in every bathroom and toilet.
Bathrooms to be provided with integrated mirror and shelf 500mm x 500mm
approx., white vitreous china.
Stainless steel kitchen sinks to be 1000 x 500mm single bowl, single drainer.
28. Typical P. C. Sums (3 Bed House) (nominated manufacturers selected by
Louth County Council)
Kitchens…………………………..€3,000
Fire Surround and Hearth…............€800
Cabinet for Gas Boiler…………….€700
Wall Tiling………………….……€2,000 (Kitchen, Bathroom, ensuites, WC
Rooms).
Sanitary Fittings………….............€1500
29. EXTERNAL WORKS.
Subject to Clause 4 above, the following shall apply.
� 1000mm wide concrete path around perimeter of house. Bull nosed edge
finish rather than pin kerb is sufficient. Tarmacadam driveway. Front and
rear gardens, rotavated, builders rubble removed, minimum topsoil depth
150mm, levelled, raked and grass seeded.
� Dividing walls at rear of houses (gossip walls) shall be 225mm blockwork,
capped, with plinth and plastered both sides. Walls 1800mm high and shall
extend 1800mm from rear wall of house.
� Rear garden division shall consist of 1800mm high concrete post and solid
timber infill panel fences.
� Screen walls shall generally be 2000mm high, 150mm thick blockwork,
capped, plastered and dry dash finished both sides and plastered with
plinth. 225mm solid concrete block piers to be constructed at 3000mm
centres.
� Front walls and front division walls shall generally be 900mm, high
150mm solid concrete block walls. Walls to be capped and plastered both
sides and finished with dry dash. Plastered plinth at base. 450mm x
450mm solid concrete piers at 4500mm centres.
� Gate piers to be 450mm x 450mm solid blockwork, capped and finished
same as front boundary walls.
� Gates to be erected at entrance and sides of houses where applicable. Gates
to be galvanised mild steel and powder coated in black paint. In terraced
housing developments facilities shall be provided at front of dwelling for
storage and segregated solid waste materials. These facilities to be suitably
designed and screened.

30. SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS.
Subject to the following, site development works (roads, footpaths, open space,
watermains, drainage pipelines, public lighting, services etc.) shall be carried out
in accordance with the Department of the Environment and Local Government
publication titled ―Site Development Works in Housing Areas – 1998‖.
� Compliance with conditions of planning permission
� Water stopcocks shall consist of Water Service Control Unit (WSC-R Unit or
Talbot Matrix Unit) as approved by Louth County Council.
� Separate foul drainage connection to be provided from each dwelling to public
collector sewer located at front of dwellings.
� Road carriageway widths shall be maximum 5 metres with off-street car
parking. Roads shall be designed for maximum speed 20 kph. Road layout
shall be designed in accordance with the Department of the Environment’s
publication ―Traffic Management Guidelines‖, Chapter 7, ―Traffic Calming
for New Residential Roads‖.
� Public footpaths shall be constructed from 150 mm thick Grade 30N/20
Concrete with A393 steel mesh.
� Surface water manhole covers and frames shall be hinged type SQUARE
double triangle heavy duty LOCKABLE at all locations.
� Foul water manhole covers and frames shall be hinged type ROUND double
triangle heavy duty LOCKABLE in rear, front and side gardens.
� Surface water road gullies shall be LOCKABLE type heavy duty.
� Fire Hydrants covers shall be HEAVY DUTY HINGED without chain.