• The entire sanitary block should be sunk to a sufficient depth to accommodate the items

of Sanitation. As a matter of fact, the engineer should supply a detailed Plumbing

drawing of the sanitary block showing the slope of pipes, Slope of gutters carrying urinal
effluent, washbasin effluent, general Slope of the toilet flooring, etc.

Relief valves: It is necessary to provide break pressure relief Valves at suitable vertical

distance in multi-storied buildings to prevent seepage of water through the plumbing system.

Slope of terrace slab: The minimum slop of 1 in 100 to 1 in 60 should be clearly

shown on the terrace plan. It will help in adjusting the slope in centering with uniform thickness