Joseph Skoler
Member
I'm trying to understand why a standpipe is necessary and required for the use of a laundry washer.
In my own situation, I have 4" main sewer stack in the basement, with screwed in cleanout plugs.
If there is a clog in the main stack, it will back up to the first floor, and I can snake it from there, or use the cleanout in the basement, or use a cleanout in the front yard.
If I put a laundry machine in the basement I am required to use a standpipe which will allow the sewage to come up and out of the open standpipe in the event of a clog.
Why is that a good thing? And, if it is a good thing, why am I not required to have one if I don't have a laundry machine in the basement?
Thank you.
In my own situation, I have 4" main sewer stack in the basement, with screwed in cleanout plugs.
If there is a clog in the main stack, it will back up to the first floor, and I can snake it from there, or use the cleanout in the basement, or use a cleanout in the front yard.
If I put a laundry machine in the basement I am required to use a standpipe which will allow the sewage to come up and out of the open standpipe in the event of a clog.
Why is that a good thing? And, if it is a good thing, why am I not required to have one if I don't have a laundry machine in the basement?
Thank you.