Sewage Pump Venting

[dtontarski]

I observed a sewage pump installed for a newly added basement bath. I have not seen many sewage pump installations, and those I have observed had either an appropriately sized AAV or an atmospheric vent. This one's vent pipe

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[msteger]

That's a wet vent. Instead of a separate vent line leading to atmosphere, both pipes connect to the sewer drain line (one above the other). It's a wet vent because the line has water and air in it. Whether the install is OK in your area may depend upon the AHJ. In my area, this is permitted, even though several plumbers I've talked to don't like them. The gurgling is air.

[dtontarski]

Matthew,

Thanks!

Dave

[KGarten]

So the drain connects in and the vent is above it and a section of pipe connects the two?

[Neal Lewis]

I'm not sure if i can see a check valve on the discharge line, and the shut off valve to isolate the discharge line is missing.

[msteger]

So the drain connects in and the vent is above it and a section of pipe connects the two?

Essentially, yes.