Drainage, Waste & VentQuestion 73 of 360

A vent terminal near an openable window or door must terminate at least:

a.3 feet above or 10 feet horizontally away from the opening
b.1 foot above or 5 feet away
c.2 feet above or 6 feet away
d.5 feet above or 15 feet away

Explanation

A vent must terminate at least 3 feet above or at least 10 feet horizontally from any openable window, door, or air intake within 10 feet, to keep sewer gas out of the building. The other combinations are less than the code-required separation and could allow gas to re-enter.

Law Reference: 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) §906.2

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