Splash pads convey roof water and groundwater away from foundation walls and concrete slab-on-grade buildings. They minimize soil erosion and recycling of water through the foundation drainage system. The recommended standard concrete splash pad is 30 cm x 107 cm.
If there are no drainage connections to the storm sewer, splash pads are to be placed:
- underneath all downspouts draining onto soft landscaping (sod, topsoil, and/or gravel)
- underneath the sump pump discharge outlet where it is draining onto soft landscaping (sod, topsoil, and/or gravel)
The following pictures illustrate the standard dimensions and proper use of splash pads.
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Splash Pad at a Commercial Property -
Proper Splash Pad and Downspout Connection -
Proper Splash Pad and Sump Pump Discharge Outlet Connection -
Concrete Splash Pad Diagram -
Splash pad on an Industrial Property