Section 101 in The Punjab Capital (Development and Regulation) Building Rules, 1952
101. Receptacle.
(a)A water closet constructed in connection with a building shall comply with the following requirements :-The pan, basin or other receptacle (hereinafter in this rule called 'the pan') shall be non-absorbent material so constructed and fitted as to receive and contain, sufficient water and to allow any filth to fall free of the sides directly into the water.The Indian type pan may be without pool of water. In such cases special cisterns for flushing each pan shall be employed.(b)[ An efficient syphon trap with minimum water seal of 7.5 cms. shall be fixed immediately beneath or in connection with such pan so that sufficient water seal between the pan and any drain or soil pipe is maintained. 'D' trap shall not be fixed in connection with the water closets.] [Substituted by Chandigarh Administration Gazzette dated 22.1.1993.](c)For the effectual flushing and cleaning of the pan, a special closed cistern with suitable ball cock and of not less than 3 gallons capacity shall be provided.[102. Communication with Supply pipes. - Flushing cistern of a soil fitting shall be connected only through the over head storage tank.] [Substituted by Chandigarh Administration Gazzette dated 22.1.1993.][103. Reserve Tank. - Every water closet shall be provided with a closed tank of not less than 40 gallons capacity for every set and 20 gallon for each subsequent set or urinal or slop sink.] [Substituted by Chandigarh Administration Gazzette dated 22.1.1993.]
