Drainage, Waste & VentQuestion 152 of 360
A sewage sump that receives water-closet discharge and is served by a pump must be provided with a vent that…
a.may be omitted if the pump is sealed
b.is 1/2 inch minimum
c.connects to the pump discharge line
d.is sized per code and connects to the building vent system or extends independently to open air
Explanation
A sealed sewage sump requires a vent, sized per code, that either ties into the building vent system or runs independently to the outside. The vent equalizes pressure as the sump fills and the pump discharges, and releases sewer gas outdoors. It must never connect to the pump discharge or be omitted.
Law Reference: 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) §710.0Practice all 360 questions free — no signup required.
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