Quick answer
SANS 10254 requires the geyser overflow to discharge at a safe, visible point outside — at least 25mm above ground, not over a walkway or anywhere a person could be scalded, and with a continuous downward fall so it drains completely. Visible matters: the whole point is that you can see it discharging. Bird mesh over the outlet stops nesting blocking the pipe.
What you can do now
- 1Find where your overflow discharges and check you can actually see the outlet
- 2Confirm it is clear of walkways, doorways and anywhere someone could be standing
- 3Check there is a continuous fall with no sagging section holding water
- 4Fit bird mesh over the outlet if there is none
- 5Watch it after the geyser heats — you now know what normal looks like
When to call a professional
This is one of the most common compliance failures at COC inspection and it is usually an easy, inexpensive fix. Worth having corrected as a matter of course rather than discovering it during a transfer. A plumber will re-route or re-fall the discharge pipe and confirm it terminates safely and visibly as SANS 10254 requires.
Typical cost in Johannesburg
R450–R950
Indicative ranges only. We provide written, itemised quotes before any work.
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