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08-24-2010, 08:43 PM
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Grades of Vents
Can someone please tell me the grade for 2 inch and less PVC pipe? I am on a new construction job and my foreman and other coworkers are telling me it's 1/8 inch per foot and I said it's 1/4 inch per foot minimum per code. Who's correct?
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08-24-2010, 08:48 PM
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HI
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whats the code book say? |
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08-24-2010, 09:14 PM
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YOu are correct....what kinda boss do you have anyway? They are lucky to have you around or things would get screwed up.
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08-24-2010, 09:18 PM
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My code says vents have to be able to drain themselves and thats all it says. It could be 1/32 per foot as long as it is to drain, and there isn't any place the vent line is trapped.
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08-24-2010, 09:18 PM
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It is below the flood level, and if it backs up, it might clog. Better revent the vent, and run it steep
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08-24-2010, 09:21 PM
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Any drain 2" or smaller has to be 1/4 in per foot minimum pitch and larger than 2" is 1/8" That is above ground. Sanitary and storm bldg drain and sewer can be as little as 1/16th per foot.
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08-24-2010, 09:42 PM
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We can run ours flat if so desired here.
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08-24-2010, 10:56 PM
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Just have to be graded to drain. The above is correct for a drain.
I grade my vent work at A+ |
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08-24-2010, 11:01 PM
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BTW, I was a big fan of yours when you played for the Lakers.
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08-25-2010, 12:46 AM
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Pissed off & pissed on.
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