1101.6.5 Open Area

Nothing in Section 1101.6 shall prevent drains that serve either subsoil drains or areaways of a detached building from discharging to a properly graded open area, provided that:

1. They do not serve continuously flowing springs or groundwater.
2. The point of discharge is not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from a property line.
3. It is impracticable to discharge such drains to a storm drain, to an approved water course, to the front street curb or gutter, or to an alley.