1
Graph Areas
A. Plot Plan And Design
1. The first step in designing a residential system is to
measure the property and indicate the location of the
house. On a separate piece of paper sketch out your
property and place your measurements on the sketch.
Plot Plan and Design
Be sure to include all concrete or brick walks and patios,
driveways and fences. While you are measuring, locate
any trees, shrubs and lawns and draw them on the sketch.
2.
Next, draw the plot plan to scale on the graph paper
provided. The scale can be 1:100, 1:200, or whatever you
decide. Write your scale on the plan. Make sure to note
lawn, shrub, ground cover and large trees.
3. On the plot plan, divide the property into areas. The areas
should be rectangles or squares and as large as possible.
Consider the information in Step 2 above while dividing
up the plot plan: front yard, back yard and side yard, lawn
or shrub areas and shady areas. Label your areas A, B, C,
D, etc. (See the example plot plan above).
AREA A
AREA B
AREA C
AREA E
AREA D
TIPS
Tools and Supplies You May Need
Permit (As required by
local/city bylaws)
Electrical Tape
Hack Saw
Hammer
Pipe Wrenches
Plastic Sheet
Pliers
Rags
Rake
Screwdriver
Small Marker Flags
Shovels – Trenching, Flat,
Spade or Round Point
Spray Marking Paint
Tape Measure
Trencher or Pipe-Puller
Tunnel Kit or
Hose Jetting Kit
Wire Cutters
Automatic Drain Valve
(Used in freezing climates
to winterize system)
Insulated Wire Staples
Rain Shut-off Device
Shut-off Valves
Teflon Tape or Teflon Paste
(Used on all thread-to-
thread fittings)
Valve Boxes, 150 mm and
250 mm
If you use PVC Pipe:
Glue (Solvent)
Primer
PVC Pipe Cutters
If you use Poly Pipe:
Pipe Clamps
(for insert fittings only)
