Drainage Branch
A branch in a drainage system is a soil or waste pipe that serves at least two fixtures located on a single story and will …
Drain and Vent Pipes
Sanitary Building Sewer
A building sewer(sanitary) is a continuation of a building drain that is 1m outside of the building’s exterior wall and the building sewer will either …
Building Drain or Main Drain
What is a Building Drain? The building drain, also referred to by some as the “Main Drain”, is the lowest horizontal section of drain pipe …
Replacing Old Metal Drainage Pipes
Have your old cast iron or galvanized drain pipes worn out? Well replacing them with more modern plastic pipes is actually quite simple for the …
Fixture Drains And Trap Arms
The section of drainage pipe between a trap serving a fixture and another section of drainage is called a fixture drain or a trap arm …
Smelly Sink Drain
One of the most common questions I get asked by homeowners is “How come my bathroom sink drain smells so bad?”. Of course it’s not …
Types of Drain Plungers
There are several different types of plungers available to clear partially or completely clogged drains, but all use basically the same principal. A plunger is …
Soil or Waste Stacks
A soil or waste stack (normally just called a stack) is a drainage pipe that passes through at least one story(floor to ceiling) as a …
Storm Water Drainage Components
Storm drains are designed to carry clear water waste from rain water and some specialty fixtures. Typically, large flat roofs will require a storm drainage …
Testing Drainage and Venting Pipes
Drainage and venting pipes are required by code to be pressure tested after installation. An improperly installed joint in a drainage pipe or vent could …
