As work loads increase and the team rapidly expands, March 2017 saw the opening of JNM Engineering Ltd’s new office located in Ironbridge, Shropshire, the birthplace of the industrial revolution and home to the first Bridge to be constructed of cast Iron designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard in 1773.

The office opening created a great networking event which attracted local media attention and helped raise awareness for local charities.

On 1 October 2011 all privately owned sewers and lateral drains which
communicate with (that is drain to) an existing public sewer as at 1 July 2011 will become the responsibility of the sewerage undertaker – normally the water and sewerage company for the area. This includes private sewers
upstream of pumping stations that have yet to transfer and also private
sewers upstream of lengths of sewer or drain that are the subject of an
ongoing appeal or which have been excluded from transfer as a result of an
appeal. The continued efficient operation of such upstream sewers
transferred to a sewerage undertaker will need to be considered in
determining relevant appeals. Sewers and lateral drains which are upstreamof lengths of sewer which are on or under land opted-out of transfer by a Crown body, or which are owned by a railway undertaker (and therefore specifically excluded in the transfer regulations) are also transferred.
Any private sewer which, immediately before 1 July 2011, communicates with a public sewer will transfer. Where development of a site is incomplete, the judgement as to whether sewers will transfer on 1 October will need to be site specific and depend on circumstances. Sewerage undertakers and Developers are advised to consult on partially constructed sites to reach a common understanding as to what is and what is not transferring. This will ensure that an undertaker does not inadvertently trespass by accessing pipes which it had mistakenly assumed had transferred

Did you know that JNM Engineering Ltd offer free Engineering advice whether you are small house builder or multi-national entity.

Call us on 01952 460653

Flood Risk Assessments

Across the UK, planning requirements differ in England, Wales and Scotland.

Why not check out for dedicated Flood Risk Assessment page for region based information. Alternatively, please contact us for all your Civil Engineering Advice.

Soakaways are always the preferred method to discharge surface water from a site. Percolation tests must be carried out site in line with BRE Digest 365 to ensure that the ground is suitable for the use of soakaways.

We work with local contractors and can give support during testing to help ensure your tests are carried out correctly.

For free advice or a competitive quote please contact one of our team on 01952 475653

Did You Know…

In 2020 septic tanks will no longer be accepted as a means of discharging foul drainage from your proposed site, alternative methods such as treatment plants will have to be considered.

If you have a septic tank that discharges directly to a surface water you will need to replace or upgrade your treatment system by 1 January 2020. Where properties with septic tanks that discharge directly to surface water are sold before 1 January 2020, responsibility for the replacement or upgrade of the existing treatment system should be addressed between the buyer and seller as a condition of sale.

If the Environment Agency finds evidence that your septic tank discharging to a surface water is causing pollution, you will need to replace or upgrade your system earlier than 1 January 2020. You will usually have to do this within 1 year, although this will be agreed on a case-by-case basis.

You may be able to:

• connect to mains sewer – where available
• install a drainage field (also known as an infiltration system) so the septic tank can discharge to ground instead
• replace your septic tank with a small sewage treatment plant

For more information and free assistance please contact us