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shared plumbing trench EricY 04-19-2007
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Posted by DanG on April 21, 2007, 1:36 pm




>
> My questions:
>
> 1) Is this shared trench a massive code violation in the US?
> (located in VA)

No problem other than meeting separation distance both height and
width. Contact local AHJ.

> 2) What is the smallest sewer/drain line that can be installed
> in such a scenario? I have an ideal location to tie into the
> house's sewer via a 3" tee

If there will be solids (crapper?) 3" will be the minimum.

> 3) IIRC the drop for a sewer line should be 1/4" per foot - is
> this about right?

3" pipe will require 1/4"/ft fall.

>
> Thanks for any help you can provide!
>
> Eric
>
>



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