Overflow devices need to discharge to the atmosphere in such a way as to prevent damage to buildings and property.
Box gutter sump regulations.
However any width can be entered.
State of victoria victorian building authority 2017 published june 2017.
Trial box gutter width the minimum width allowed for domestic projects is 200mm.
Sumps are to be appropriately sized in accordance with as nzs 3500 3 with a minimum length of 400 mm and when fitted with a high capacity overflow device with a depth of not less than 150 mm when either one or two box gutters enter the sump.
Have a minimum depth of 75mm at the high end.
Must have a constant slope between 1 40 and 1 200.
For the associated box gutter outlet.
Experiment with this figure to get the depth of box gutter you require.
Sump with a side overflow device sumps do require an increase in the depth of flow in the box gutter and gutters are to be fitted with either.
Down pipe must be vertical from sump not to the side minimum sump length is 400mm.
This will prevent water damage in the event of gutters overflowing either due to high rainfall or a blockage.
Vertical faces enter the full vertical face area.
For commercial projects the minimum allowable width is 300mm.
Have a sole width which is not reduced discharge at the downstream end without.
The minimum size of a sump is 400mm x 200mm minimum width of box gutter and 150mm deep.
Read more about compliant guttering options what does it mean for installers.
Have a minimum width of 300mm for commercial installations 200mm for domestic installations.
Sides must be vertical.