State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 2338 – Construction of soak pits along common wall or neighbouring wall – Whoever wants to open any septic tank, soak pits or sewage drain along any wall whether common or belonging to another; or constructs along the said wall any chimney, fireplace, cooking place or place for storage of salt or of any corrosive substance or that which produces damaging flow shall be bound to maintain the set back and take such precaution and preventive measure as may be laid down by local or special laws and regulations but if there are no such regulations or laws the concerned person may require that all such precautions be taken as may be declared necessary by experts.