Hi all,
I am new to this forum so please bear with me.
I recently purchased a country property with a 40year old house (approx.). It is connected to a septic tank some 25 or 30 yards from the house. I have what looks to be a sewer vent in the garage - furthest part of the house from the septic tank. It ends about three feet from the ceiling.
Since in this part of the country it drops to -40 degrees on occasion, during the winter, I was wondering if this vent is to code? What I thought would improve the situation and take the vent outside, is to fit a 90 degree bend and have it exit outside the house wall. I could then put some sort of cover over the end to prevent very cold air dropping into the outlet, but still allow for air movement for venting and draining purposes.
Any comments would be welcome. The job would be straight forward, but I would prefer to do it right.
Thanks in advance,
Mariner
North Central BC.
I am new to this forum so please bear with me.
I recently purchased a country property with a 40year old house (approx.). It is connected to a septic tank some 25 or 30 yards from the house. I have what looks to be a sewer vent in the garage - furthest part of the house from the septic tank. It ends about three feet from the ceiling.
Since in this part of the country it drops to -40 degrees on occasion, during the winter, I was wondering if this vent is to code? What I thought would improve the situation and take the vent outside, is to fit a 90 degree bend and have it exit outside the house wall. I could then put some sort of cover over the end to prevent very cold air dropping into the outlet, but still allow for air movement for venting and draining purposes.
Any comments would be welcome. The job would be straight forward, but I would prefer to do it right.
Thanks in advance,
Mariner
North Central BC.