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Construction Steps:<br>
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<br>
#Fit a metal, domed grate to the overflow.<br>


Key Inspection Points:<br>
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<br>
*Overflow grates located in high-traffic areas are screwed on or equipped with locks.<br>


Mistakes to Avoid:<br>
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<br>
*Incorrect grate material – avoid using plastic overflow grates due to breakages and UV degradation.<br>


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