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Storm Drainage (IRC 2009 Chapter 33)

This chapter establishes requirements for the materials, design, construction, and installation of storm drainage systems.

Direct answer and reference scope

Storm Drainage (IRC 2009 Chapter 33) is presented here as a reference within the IRC 2009 collection for Utah. This chapter establishes requirements for the materials, design, construction, and installation of storm drainage systems. Use the Utah Legislature, State Construction Code to confirm the code edition currently adopted for the project, and compare the model text with state amendments, local amendments, effective dates and the permit authority's interpretation. The ICC code library is the model-code publication path. This Harth page is a searchable reference transcription, not an official code publication, legal opinion or confirmation that this edition controls a particular address. Record the project jurisdiction, application date, occupancy, construction type and amendment set before relying on a section. Where this page conflicts with an official publication or the authority having jurisdiction, the official source controls. This duplicate source record is retained for route compatibility, marked noindex, and canonicalized to /building-codes/us-states/maryland/irc-2009/storm-drainage.

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P3301 — General

P3301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials, design, construction and installation of storm drainage.

P3302 — Subsoil Drains

P3302.1 Subsoil drains. Subsoil drains shall be open-jointed, horizontally split or perforated pipe conforming to one of the standards listed in Table P3302.1 Such drains shall not be less than 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. Where the building is subject to backwater, the subsoil drain shall be protected by an accessibly located backwater valve. Subsoil drains shall discharge to a trapped area drain, sump, dry well or approvedlocation above ground. The subsoil sump shall not be required to have either a gas-tight cover or a vent. The sump and pumping system shall comply with Section P3303.

Worked example

Scenario: A new residential building project requires a subsoil drainage system around its foundation to prevent water intrusion.

Explanation: The subsoil drains must be at least 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter and made of an approved open-jointed, horizontally split, or perforated pipe as specified in Table P3302.1. If the building is subject to backwater, the subsoil drain must include accessible protection.

P3303 — Sumps and Pumping Systems

P3303.1 Pumping system. The sump pump, pit and discharge piping shall conform to Sections P3303.1.1 through P3303.1.4.

P3303.1.1 Pump capacity and head. The sump pump shall be of a capacity and head appropriate to anticipated use requirements. P3303.1.2 Sump pit. The sump pit shall not be less than 18 inches (457 mm) in diameter and 24 inches (610 mm) deep, unless otherwise approved. The pit shall be accessible and located so that all drainage flows into the pit by gravity. The sump pit shall be constructed of tile, steel, plastic, cast-iron, concrete or other approved material, with a removable cover adequate to support anticipated loads in the area of use. The pit floor shall be solid and provide permanent support for the pump. P3303.1.3 Electrical. Electrical outlets shall meet the requirements of Chapters 34 through 43. P3303.1.4 Piping. Discharge piping shall meet the requirements of Sections P3002.1 , P3002.2, P3002.3 and P3003. Discharge piping shall include an accessible full flow check valve. Pipe and fittings shall be the same size as, or larger than, pump discharge tapping.

P3303.1.1 Pump capacity and head. The sump pump shall be of a capacity and head appropriate to anticipated use requirements.

P3303.1.2 Sump pit. The sump pit shall not be less than 18 inches (457 mm) in diameter and 24 inches (610 mm) deep, unless otherwise approved. The pit shall be accessible and located so that all drainage flows into the pit by gravity. The sump pit shall be constructed of tile, steel, plastic, cast-iron, concrete or other approved material, with a removable cover adequate to support anticipated loads in the area of use. The pit floor shall be solid and provide permanent support for the pump.

P3303.1.3 Electrical. Electrical outlets shall meet the requirements of Chapters 34 through 43.

P3303.1.4 Piping. Discharge piping shall meet the requirements of Sections P3002.1 , P3002.2, P3002.3 and P3003. Discharge piping shall include an accessible full flow check valve. Pipe and fittings shall be the same size as, or larger than, pump discharge tapping.

A table appears here in the adopted code. Refer to the official source for the full table.

Frequently asked questions

What is the scope of the storm drainage chapter?

This chapter governs the materials, design, construction, and installation of storm drainage systems.

What are the requirements for subsoil drains?

Subsoil drains must be open-jointed, horizontally split, or perforated pipes conforming to Table P3302.1 standards, and be at least 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter.

How are sump pump systems regulated?

The sump pump, pit, and discharge piping must conform to the specific requirements outlined in Sections P3303.1.1 through P3303.1.4.

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