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PLUMBING VENT LINE [1 record]

Record 1 2015-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Scientific Research Facilities
CONT

Plumbing codes require that plumbing vent lines be installed sufficiently close to plumbing fixtures to vent those drains (typically 5' or less) and that the vent system conducts any sewer gases outside and above the building (not in the attic).

OBS

Used in aquatic containment facilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
CONT

L’évent de plomberie est habituellement le tuyau qu’on voit sortir de la toiture du bâtiment [...] Son travail consiste à laisser entrer et sortir de l’air pour équilibrer les pressions dans le système de plomberie permettant à l’eau de s’évacuer avec aise et facilitée.

CONT

En général, il existe deux types d’évents de plomberie [: le] tuyau de ventilation ouvert et l’évent automatique.

OBS

Utilisé dans les installations de confinement d'agents pathogènes d'animaux aquatiques.

Spanish

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