Tips on Surface Water Management: Key Tips for Compliance

Effective surface water control is essential for avoiding flooding and structural damage. Designers should design drainage systems that suit the local environment and ensure proper slope and runoff management. Designers must integrate surface water management into landscape designs. Construction trades should focus on accurate grading and installation of drains, downpipes, and gutters. Building control should check for adequate drainage solutions, especially in high-risk areas. Facilities managers should regularly clean gutters and stormwater systems to prevent blockages, while plan processing officers must verify that surface water management complies with Clause E1 of the Building Code.