Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act, 1948

PART II.

Drainage.

Definitions for Part II.

10.—In this Part of this Act—

the expression “combined drain” means a single private drain used for the drainage of two or more separate premises;

the expression “drainage order” means an order under section 12 of this Act which is in force;

the expression “drainage works” includes the provision, construction, laying down, repair or improvement of any of the following things:

(a) drains, soil pipes and waterpipes,

(b) connections with drains and sewers,

(c) ventilating shafts and manholes,

(d) septic tanks and cesspools,

(e) water closets and sinks,

(f) any other constructions, works, pipes or appliances required for the proper and efficient drainage of premises;

the expression “provisional drainage order” means an order under section 12 of this Act which is not for the time being in force;

the expression “separate drain” means a drain used for the drainage of the whole or part of one separate premises only;

the expression “separate premises” means a separate building with its curtilage (if any) or a separate plot of ground not being the curtilage of any buildings.