I have a customer that we are doing some work in the attic for and I noticed yesterday that the plumbing is vented up into the attic (phew) and not thru the roof. There are 3 vents in one area and 2 in another. I see situations around like this sometimes.
I don't have a plumber to ask for an honest opinion right now so I'm asking you guys what should I do? Is this an issue that must be dealt with and if so how? Can you use those "ventless" vents for this (not go thru roof)?
They have a roof only 2 years old.
Thanks, :notworthy
Dave
I'm sure that the national codes require venting through the roof, the code issue was not really my question but thanks all for your replies. No code person is probably ever going to see the vents in these folks attic. Just looking for general feedback for the circumstances, I know that venting through the roof would be the best but since the roof is by definition new I'm not sure I will even bring it to the attention of the owner.
Dave
I'm sure that the national codes require venting through the roof, the code issue was not really my question but thanks all for your replies. No code person is probably ever going to see the vents in these folks attic. Just looking for general feedback for the circumstances, I know that venting through the roof would be the best but since the roof is by definition new I'm not sure I will even bring it to the attention of the owner.
Dave
It's been that way 26 years. The attic is well vented.
bwalley, I know, I've done it before (gone thru a new roof) for other reasons but it's not just the roof it's tromping all thru the insulation and I just want to justify in my mind having the homeowner worry about it and is it worth them dealing with the consequenses and monies to get it done under the circumstances. Total picture you know? Thanks
I'm gonna tell them. I just wanted some feedback on using the AAV's on the stacks instead of going thru the new roof. The thread didn't head that direction because I got sidetracked.
Do they have at least one vent to atmosphere
No, they do not, all are to attic only.