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Siphonic Roof Drainage Association

How it works

Siphonic drainage is actually very simple in principle and all systems work in exactly the same.

How to identify a siphonic outlet

Where older siphonic drainage systems may have become damaged or are in need of repair it may be necessary to identify who designed and installed the existing system. Please refer to the Siphonic Outlet Identifier 2024 pdf or email us if you need help.

What to specify

For further information download the SRDA Guide to siphonic drainage You can also download our standard SRDA Siphonic Drainage Specification in writeable format.

SRDA overview of BS8490:2025

Following the update of BS8490, the SRDA have produced a document highlighting the key changes.

Clarification of small roof drainage relating to BS8490:2025

The primary focus of BS8490 is on large ‘industrial sheds’ with the potential for misunderstanding the requirements for smaller buildings. The SRDA has published this document to clarify the issue.

SRDA constitution

The SRDAs code of conduct and requirements for its members.

Technical note - pre-primed systems