In the picture there are two 2-in drain lines that I have a question about. The drain on the bottom has a bathroom and a kitchen on the first floor that drains into it. The drain on the top was probably added to accommodate a washer dryer.
Occasionally we smell sewer gas and assume it is from the top drain line and having the p trap right up against the sanitary tee. There's only one p-trap on the washer dryer drain. The standpipe is about 6 feet to the right.
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Question 1: Is the current setup remotely code?
Question 2: how can I change this to make it to code with what you see in the picture?
Several problems with a trap in that location. Yes, the lack of horizontal run can cause siphoning. Also the long vertical run before the trap get the water moving very fast and it can shoot right through the trap without collecting a pool of water to stop sewer gas.
That tie in to the vertical line could be used for other purposes if installed according to code. The big thing to look into is the venting.
Our basement has rough in plumbing for a shower and toilet. Also an ejector pit installed. The vents are connected with a horizontal pipe about 3 ft above the floor. I would like to raise the horizontal connection to at least 6 ft. That would give me easier access to the storage space behind the plumbing. We don't intend to add fixtures any time soon. Can the horizontal pipes be raised without any complications? Thanks for any information.
Noticed a spot on the wall and moisture in the corner closet adjacent to a bathroom toilet. Also noted some mold around the base boards in the corner of the closet. Had a plumber come out. He didn't think the toilet had anything to do with it. He didn't think the ring or toilet needed to be reset. Opened the wall int he closet and the plumber didn't think the pipes he saw had any issue either. No rust on the copper pipers, studs or screws either. With in the wall the floor is damp but not the walls. No visible mold was noticed and no smell. Wet dry vacuumed the damp sandy floor area in the wall. We have been monitoring for a few weeks and the floor is still damp in the wall. The tile around the wall is cool. I don't hear running water. How can we figure out if there is a leak and where it is coming from? A remediator who I had come out said it could be a leak from the roof. He didn't bring any tools or open the wall to look. We went on the roof and did not note any cracks in the shingles. Everything looks/feels dry on the wall area where we opened. Advise on next steps please.
08-23-22, 10:54 AM
