Donald Hester
Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #647
WSDA#80050
InterNachi Member #NACHI10022401
509-670-9572
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Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #647
WSDA#80050
InterNachi Member #NACHI10022401
509-670-9572
Contact Us
How far away from an openable window does a plumbing vent termination need to be?
Question:
Per the 2012 UPC: How far away from an openable window does a plumbing vent termination need to be?
A) 12 ft
B) 10 ft
C) 8 ft
D) 5 ft
E) 3 ft
Answer:
B) 10 ft
2012 UPC-
906.2 Clearance.
Each vent shall terminate not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from, or not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above, an openable window, door, opening, air intake, or vent shaft, or not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in every direction from a lot line, alley and street excepted.