Question 1

1. What is a drain rodding point?

Accepted Answer

A drain rodding point is an access fitting installed in a drainage run that allows drain rods to be inserted for cleaning or unblocking pipework.

Question 2

2. Do I need a rodding point?

Accepted Answer

A rodding eye is usually needed at junctions or bends in underground drains where straight rodding access isn’t possible. Depending on the system you’re working on, you may find that you need a rodding point to help meet building regulation requirements for inspection access.

The specific regulations for this can be found in Approved Document H (Part H of The Building Regulations 2010) which states that a drainage system must “provide access for clearing blockages”. Providing a rodding eye or rodding point could help meet this access-requirement for pipe-runs that cannot be cleaned by other means.

Question 3

3. Where should rodding eyes be installed?

Accepted Answer

Rodding points are typically positioned at the start of a drain run, at changes in direction, or before long pipe sections where access may be limited.

Rodding eyes

Underground Rodding Eye Terminal Sealed Oval Top 45° Spigot Tail Aluminium 110mm

Osmadrain Plain Ended Rodding Eye 110mm 4D360

FloPlast Black 110mm 45° Single Socket Square Rodding Point