The following will apply to all applications to install a tank:
1. The water tank will not be connected to the Unit’s municipal
water supply. Refer to BCM Water Bylaws Clause 33.
2. The supplier’s brochure, showing all full details of the tank
to be installed, must be attached to the application. This must include
specification of the tank i.e. its capacity, dimensions, material of construction,
colour.
3. Only the following colours for the tank are acceptable:
a. Settlers Village - Beige.
b. Settlers Rest Village -
c. The colour must be clearly indicated on the application and quotation.
4. The colour of the piping from the gutter that feeds rain water into
the tank must blend in with the existing gutter installation.
5. The costs associated with the installation of the tank, including any
changes to the gutters and down-pipes, will be for the owner’s account.
6. The installation must include an overflow pipe from the tank to the
ground, of an adequate capacity to carry all overflow from the catchment
gutter.
7. The discharge from the overflow pipe must be directed away from the
cottage and must discharge in the same direction as the natural flow of
storm water in the area of the installation.
8. Under no circumstances may the overflow pipe be discharged into the
unit’s waste water system.
9. Any damage caused to common property or any other unit during the installation
of the tank or the changes required to the gutters and downpipes will be
for the owner’s account.
Recommendation:
It is strongly recommended that a “First-flush” silt filter
be installed to reduce the build-up of silt and sediment in the water tank.
It is simpler to maintain than cleaning out silt and sediment inside the
tank.
If the application is for a tank located in the unit’s courtyard,
the following also apply:
1. The top of the tank must not protrude excessively above the courtyard
wall.
2. The courtyard floor must be certified as strong enough to bear the
additional weight with no adverse effects on the floor or surrounding structures.
3. The majority of the applicant’s immediate neighbours must agree
in writing that they do not have any objections to this application being
approved; these documents must be submitted with this application.
4. A “to scale” plan of the proposed installation must be
attached to the application. This must clearly indicate the exact position
where the tank will be located.
5. The details for all changes to gutters and downpipes must be shown
on an elevation view drawing or a suitable photograph shall be provided.
If the application is for a tank located on common property, the following
also apply:
1. The tank must be positioned adjacent to one of the unit’s exterior
walls.
2. The tank must be placed on a suitable concrete/brick base.
3. The majority of the applicant’s immediate neighbours must agree
in writing that they do not have any objections to this application being
approved; these documents must be submitted with this application.
4. A “to scale” plan of the proposed installation must be
attached to the application. This must clearly indicate the exact position
on common property where the tank will be located.
5. The details for all changes to gutters and downpipes must be shown
on an elevation view drawing or a suitable photograph shall be provided
By signing this application form, the applicant acknowledges having read,
understood, and accepted the General Terms and Conditions associated with
this application.