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What is the minimum clearance required in front of a cleanout that is larger than 51 mm?
What is the minimum clearance required in front of a cleanout that is larger than 51 mm?
- 51 mm
- 450 mm (correct)
- 0.45 m
- 6.1 m
An underfloor cleanout is installed 7 meters from the access door. What is the most appropriate action?
An underfloor cleanout is installed 7 meters from the access door. What is the most appropriate action?
- The cleanout can remain if a larger access door is installed.
- The cleanout must be relocated to within 6.1 meters of the access. (correct)
- A secondary cleanout must be installed further away to balance the system.
- The installation is acceptable as is.
A sump receiving waste from a water closet requires a pump discharge pipe. What is the minimum diameter of this pipe?
A sump receiving waste from a water closet requires a pump discharge pipe. What is the minimum diameter of this pipe?
- 50.8 mm (correct)
- 32 mm
- 13 mm
- 51 mm
A vertical stack contains suds-producing fixtures. What is the minimum vertical distance required where no drainage connection shall be made around the change from vertical to horizontal?
A vertical stack contains suds-producing fixtures. What is the minimum vertical distance required where no drainage connection shall be made around the change from vertical to horizontal?
A horizontal branch is planned to accommodate waste from four water closets. What adjustments must be made for this plan to meet code?
A horizontal branch is planned to accommodate waste from four water closets. What adjustments must be made for this plan to meet code?
What is the minimum vent diameter required for a drain with a diameter of 75mm?
What is the minimum vent diameter required for a drain with a diameter of 75mm?
You are installing a 4 meter indirect waste pipe. According to code, what installations are required?
You are installing a 4 meter indirect waste pipe. According to code, what installations are required?
What is the minimum diameter allowed for an indirect waste pipe?
What is the minimum diameter allowed for an indirect waste pipe?
Flashcards
Cleanout Front Clearance
Cleanout Front Clearance
450 mm is required as front clearance for cleanouts larger than 51 mm.
Underground Cleanout Clearance
Underground Cleanout Clearance
0.45m (vertical) and 0.75m (horizontal) clearances are needed from the access point for cleanouts installed underground.
Max Underfloor Cleanout Distance
Max Underfloor Cleanout Distance
The maximum distance of an underfloor cleanout from an access point is 6.1 meters.
Sump Pump Discharge Size
Sump Pump Discharge Size
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Sump Inlet Clearance
Sump Inlet Clearance
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Sump Vent Size
Sump Vent Size
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Indirect Waste Pipe Length
Indirect Waste Pipe Length
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Minimum Indirect Waste Pipe Diameter
Minimum Indirect Waste Pipe Diameter
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Study Notes
- Front clearance for cleanouts larger than 51 mm: 450 mm
- Clearances from the means of access for cleanouts installed in underground piping: 0.45m vertical, 0.75 horizontal
- Maximum distance of underfloor cleanout from an acess door, trap door, or crawl hole: 6.1 m
- Minimum size of pump discharge pipe from a sump having a water closet: 50.8 mm
- Minimum distance of the invert of the lowest inlet above the high water or "starting" level of sumps and receiving tanks: 51 mm
- Minimum size of vent for sumps and receiving tanks: 51 mm
- Minimum air pressure to be maintained for each meter of height the sewage is raised: 3 kg/m
- Distance within the vertical to horizontal change of a stack containing suds-producing fixtures where no drainage connection shall be made: 2.4 m
- Number of water closets or 6 fixture unit-traps allowed on any vertical stack: 4
- Number of water closets or 6 fixture unit-traps allowed on any horizontal branch or drain: 3
- Minimum diameter of an individual vent, or not less than 1/2 of the diameter of the drain: 32 mm
- Fraction of the total permitted length of any vent allowed to be installed in a horizontal position: 1/3
- Length of indirect waste pipe to be directly trapped, but need not be vented: more than 1.5m, less than 4.6 m
- Length of indirect waste pipe need not to be larger in diameter than the drain outlet or tailpiece: less than 4.6 m
- Minimum diameter of indirect waste pipe: 13 mm
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Description
Covers regulations for plumbing cleanouts, vents, and sump systems. Includes clearances for cleanouts, sizes for pump discharge pipes, and vent requirements for sumps. Outlines distances and fixture unit-trap allowances.
