Jeff Remas Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 Who can tell me what is wrong with this installation (if anything).
Jim Katen Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 Originally posted by Jeff Remas Who can tell me what is wrong with this installation (if anything). Assuming that the vertical pipe is a drain and not a vent, the plumber shouldn't have used a sanitary tee on its back. he should have used a combo or a wye. - Jim Katen, Oregon
Darren Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 As best as I can see, the pipe gets larger as it exits the house; the clean-out needs to be as big as the pipe that exits the house. PS- Also looks like a Superior Wall foundation. Darren www.aboutthehouseinspections.com
Jim Katen Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 Originally posted by Jeff Remas Yes for Jim No for Darren I'm SO excited. What do I win? - Jim Katen, Oregon
Jeff Remas Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Posted February 15, 2008 You won a trip for one to Gaston, OR
Darren Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 Is that a 3 inch to a 4 inch or a 4 inch to a six inch?
Darren Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 Then, as per the plumbing code, table 5.4.9; a 4 inch clean-out is required. Darren www.aboutthehouseinspections.com
Jeff Remas Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Posted February 15, 2008 I am talking IRC and don't know what code you are referencing. IRC would begin with a P and sanitary drainage would be in the P3001 section. Please clarify.
Jeff Remas Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Posted February 15, 2008 This one is OK. Not how I would do it, but OK. It is sleeved and they are using a Wye. In addition, a 3" pipe only requires a 2-1/2" cleanout.
Darren Posted February 15, 2008 Report Posted February 15, 2008 I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (you're in PA). NJ has adopted a modified IRC; some sections of the IRC have been eliminated and other codes inserted. The Plumbing code is... http://phcc.files.cms-plus.com/Depts/Te ... tedWeb.pdf I have a 2003 IRC; P3005.2.9 has clean-out sizes. For a 4 inch pipe, clean-out needs to be 3 1/2 inch. Check that with the 2006. Darren www.aboutthehouseinspections.com
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