Comments on: Do new houses have to have a sewage vent pipe? http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/ Solutions to Your Blocked Soakaways Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:10:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Brittany Heathcote http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Brittany Heathcote Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:14:55 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-62 There are a few different codes in use in the U.S. all of which require proper venting of the building drainage system. The code I am familiar with the national standard permits the fixture to be installed up to nine horizontal feet from the vent or re-vent. If you have no pipes exiting your roof there is a problem, but don't think the bathroom unvented because there is no vent penetrating above it. The problem you are having could very well be a simple one, call your local plumber before jumping to conclusions. I find it hard to believe the sub code official would miss the absence of a vent. Vent location and sizing are a big part of the rough inspection, and if there is one missing this would make the inspector and the township responsible for the repairs. There are a few different codes in use in the U.S. all of which require proper venting of the building drainage system. The code I am familiar with the national standard permits the fixture to be installed up to nine horizontal feet from the vent or re-vent. If you have no pipes exiting your roof there is a problem, but don’t think the bathroom unvented because there is no vent penetrating above it. The problem you are having could very well be a simple one, call your local plumber before jumping to conclusions. I find it hard to believe the sub code official would miss the absence of a vent. Vent location and sizing are a big part of the rough inspection, and if there is one missing this would make the inspector and the township responsible for the repairs.

]]> By: Andreas Finch http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Andreas Finch Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:57:56 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-61 I have never heard of any home that a stack pipe is not required by code, but to play it safe, call your city's building department and ask them, They will be glad to answer an easy question like that over the phone. If it is required, call the builder immediately. I hope this helps. I have never heard of any home that a stack pipe is not required by code, but to play it safe, call your city’s building department and ask them, They will be glad to answer an easy question like that over the phone. If it is required, call the builder immediately. I hope this helps.

]]> By: Judah Beal http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Judah Beal Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:17:50 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-60 You must have a sewer vent for both health and operational considerations. You must have a sewer vent for both health and operational considerations.

]]> By: Jaydin Helliwell http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Jaydin Helliwell Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:41:12 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-59 yes, it wont flush if there isnt. yes, it wont flush if there isnt.

]]> By: Nathaly Helliwell http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Nathaly Helliwell Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:37:29 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-58 check to see if there is a auto vent....opens when flushed and closes and resets.....look under a cabinet if in the same room....if t then yes it needs to be vented.... lic. gen. contractor check to see if there is a auto vent….opens when flushed and closes and resets…..look under a cabinet if in the same room….if t then yes it needs to be vented….

lic. gen. contractor

]]> By: Marisa Howard http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Marisa Howard Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:35:40 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-57 it needs to be vented.. and no it should not of passed.. Call back who did the inspection and then they will be responsible for fixing it... it needs to be vented.. and no it should not of passed.. Call back who did the inspection and then they will be responsible for fixing it…

]]> By: Amaya Mcintosh http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-56 Amaya Mcintosh Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:05:15 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-56 The toilet itself should keep any sewer gas from coming in the house. If there is a smell, you need to replace the wax ring. If your main pipe under the house has a big vent pipe, I wouldn't worry. The toilet itself should keep any sewer gas from coming in the house. If there is a smell, you need to replace the wax ring. If your main pipe under the house has a big vent pipe, I wouldn’t worry.

]]> By: Terrance Humphries http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-55 Terrance Humphries Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:04:12 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-55 yes to vent pipe no to inspection but he could have missed that one yes to vent pipe no to inspection but he could have missed that one

]]> By: Simone Buck http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/comment-page-1/#comment-54 Simone Buck Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:39:41 +0000 http://www.soakaways.com/do-new-houses-have-to-have-a-sewage-vent-pipe/#comment-54 my dad who is a plumber says no it shouldnt have passed all should have one my dad who is a plumber says no it shouldnt have passed all should have one

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