# Overflows to Balconies and Wintergardens ### Issue Image: ![[Pasted image 20241125161834.png]] ## Issue Description: - All balconies require overflows - All Winter garden's require overflows. - All internal courtyards require overflows: - It might not be possible to drain overflows from these areas to the street - These areas will require an additional outlet to drain the water away. - The size of overflows shall generally be sufificnetly sized so that if the drain is blocked, water will egress from the balcony at the same rate. - In the horizontal direction, rectangular overflows are generally more efficient than Round ones. - Architect shall check that these elements are located on the floor plans, so they make sense visually on the elevations of the building. ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Architect has checked that all balconies, courtyards and wintergardens have overflows. - [ ] Hydraulic Engineer has checked that all balconies, courtyards and wintergardens have overflows. - [ ] Architect shall check overflows are located on the floor plans, so they make sense visually on the elevations of the building. ## Source