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| [[Overflow|Overflows]] are features of inline facilities and convey larger storm events out of the LID feature. | | [[Overflow|Overflows]] are features of inline facilities and convey larger storm events out of the LID feature.<br> |
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| Construction Steps: | | Construction Steps:<br> |
| #Connect the overflow drain to the underdrain | | #Connect the overflow drain to the underdrain |
| #Install overflow pit to grade at the location specified in the contract documents | | #Install overflow pit to grade at the location specified in the contract documents |
| #Fit a metal, domed grate to the overflow | | #Fit a metal, domed grate to the overflow<br> |
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| Key Inspection Points: | | Key Inspection Points:<br> |
| *Overflow drain matches design specifications | | *Overflow drain matches design specifications |
| *Overflow pit is positioned at the maximum water surface elevation of the practice, as per the contract documents | | *Overflow pit is positioned at the maximum water surface elevation of the practice, as per the contract documents |
| *Sufficient freeboard is provided between the overflow and inlet such that the inlet is not inundated by design storm flows | | *Sufficient freeboard is provided between the overflow and inlet such that the inlet is not inundated by design storm flows |
| *Overflow grate matches design specifications | | *Overflow grate matches design specifications |
| *Overflow grates located in high-traffic areas are screwed on or equipped with locks | | *Overflow grates located in high-traffic areas are screwed on or equipped with locks<br> |
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| Mistakes to Avoid: | | Mistakes to Avoid:<br> |
| *Backflows – ensure that backflows are avoided by confirming that inlet and overflow elevations match design specifications with surveys | | *Backflows – ensure that backflows are avoided by confirming that inlet and overflow elevations match design specifications with surveys |
| *Incorrect sequencing – install overflow drain prior to backfilling with granular material and engineered soil | | *Incorrect sequencing – install overflow drain prior to backfilling with granular material and engineered soil |
| *Incorrect grate material – avoid using plastic overflow grates due to breakages and UV degradation | | *Incorrect grate material – avoid using plastic overflow grates due to breakages and UV degradation<br> |
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| <gallery mode="packed" widths=300px heights=300px> | | <gallery mode="packed" widths=300px heights=300px> |