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