Source Documents
These are the council documents used to build the CHBDC calculator. If a link is broken, the document may have moved on the council website.
Stormwater Bylaw 2021 + Practice Note SW01
CHBDC Stormwater Information Page
Calculation Methodology
Design event: 10-year ARI (Annual Recurrence Interval)
Retention
Minimum 3,000L for all new homes
Method
Council online calculator for detention volume. Min 3,000L retention required for all new residential.
Design Requirements
- Min 3,000L rainwater retention tank for all new homes
- Detention volume calculated by Council (above retention)
- Orifice min 100mm above tank base
- Connection by Registered Drainlayer
- As-built plan to Council within 7 days
Submission
Last verified: March 2026 - NZ Detention Tank Calculator