d at a depth not less than 1m, which in the UK will prevent freezing during the winter months.
              A duct that is provided to carry the supply into the building through the wall and floor.
              Inside the building near the floor level the rising main has an isolating valve with a draincock to allow drainage of the pipe above this point.
              A stopcock, which is located outside the building, can be used as a means of disconnecting the supply.
             Like I have already outlined, the relevant water board in this case of the North-West will be the United Utilities, carry out connections such as this. This type of connection will be a standard set up for every low rise building or dwelling where they will design and implement at an early stage of construction. The necessary agent or contractor before any construction work takes place will apply for a new connection into the building at the most convenient point within the overall design, normally located beneath a sink or unit.
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