IHS BRE Press Surface Water Run-off In The Code for Sustainable Homes IP6/13

The 2007 floods affected 55,000 homes in England. The Government has implemented policy changes relating to sustainable drainage requirements which are now mandatory. Find out what the mandatory surface water run-off management requirements for new developments are and how to avoid the risk of flooding. Get tips for success to help you achieve compliance with the Code for Sustainable Homes requirements Author: Charlotte Hardy, S McCarrick and Alan Yates Publish Date: 4/4/2013 ISBN: 978-1-84806-327-3 Abstract: The 2007 floods affected 55,000 homes in England. In response to the inability of the drainage infrastructure to cope with the flooding, the Government has implemented policy changes relating to sustainable drainage requirements. This Information Paper explains the mandatory surface water run-off management requirements for new developments specified in the Code for Sustainable Homes and raises awareness of the compliance requirements to avoid risk of flooding. Surface water run-off, Sustainable Drainage Systems and the Code for Sustainable Homes surface water run-off requirements are explained. The Information Paper also lists tips for success to help developers achieve compliance with the Code for Sustainable Homes requirements