Sewer service diagram

All Sewer Service Diagrams (SSDs) need to be submitted meeting the following specifications:   

  • All drawn and required text information on the diagram must be complete and legible in a fine point black pen.
  • SSD must be drawn to a scale. Preferred scales are: 1:100; 1:200; 1:250;1:500.
  • North point must be shown on the diagram.
  • Include only symbols and abbreviations as shown on the template legend.
  • All lettering and figures are to be drawn clear and legible.
  • Diagrams are only to show sanitary drainage up to the point of connection within the property boundary, property boundaries and building outlines.
  • Clearly show the sanitary drainage layout up to the point of connection within the property boundary indicating all internal points, external drainage, trade waste and any onsite treatment / diversion system up to the point of connection with the Network Utility Operators sewer including any existing sanitary drainage remaining in use on the property.
  • Street name and number (for street frontage) and/or Lot number and DP (deposited plan) number along with suburb and municipality.
  • If there is no connection to a Network Utility Operator’s sewer please label as private sewer, community title, onsite septic tank or AWTS etc.

Licensee details must be provided on SSD including:

  • licence number
  • certificate of compliance number
  • signature and date.

SSD diagram templates

The Fair Trading NSW website has Sewer Service Diagram templates you can fill in.

Plumbing inspection documents

Request a copy of the sewer diagram for your property

Property owners can request a sewer diagram for their property by emailing coffs.council@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Property conveyancers can request sewer diagrams using the Request for Certificates Form (there is a fee for this service which is provided in the form).