The depth shown of the box gutter is the depth at the upstream end.
Box gutter sump depth.
Architects and draftsmen are reminded that any roof drainage system including box gutters and eaves gutters need to be designed and installed with an appropriately sized overflow.
This is a good size for the required flow.
Have a minimum depth of 75mm at the high end.
Figure 1 as an alternative the top of the rainhead may be installed so that it is no higher than 50 per cent of the flow depth of the box gutter consistent with saa hb39 installation code for metal roof and wall cladding section 5 clause 5 7 3 and figure 5 7 3to prevent internal flooding or damage to the building or contents see figure 2.
Have a sole width which is not reduced discharge at the downstream end without.
Have a minimum width of 300mm for commercial installations 200mm for domestic installations.
This will give a sump depth about 150mm.
Choose an available dp size or any other size and enter that for the calculation of the sump.
The theoretical down pipe diameter is shown for reference purposes only.
The sole width of the box gutter is not to be reduced towards the outlet without a proportional increase in depth.
The depth shown of the box gutter is the depth at the upstream end.
Choose an available size or any other size and enter that for the calculation of the sump.
2015 3 7 4 layout e for the sump high capacity overflow device the depth of the sump hs shall be not less than 150 mm regardless of the position of the normal outlet.