A homeowner discovered an unpleasant surprise when he decided to remove a platform tub and replace it with a modern giant vessel tub. This black vent pipe needs to be relocated. (Tim Carter/TNS) ...

Plumbing codes address all of this, and you always want to make sure vent pipes are installed with the same skill as drain pipes.

Some installers use plumbing pipe and fittings to vent high-efficiency gas appliances, which can lead to system failures, carbon monoxide poisoning. Makers of PP and PVC pipes specifically for ...

Learn why venting is important in a plumbing remodel and how to choose the best plumbing vent diagram for your space.

The 2017 edition of the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC), a custom plumbing code for the state based on IAPMO’s 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code® (UPC), is now available.

I have a remodeling project coming up and I intend to do the plumbing work. I’m good to go on the water lines, but the drain lines and plumbing vents are my weak spot. Is there a fail-safe ...

There are strict codes for installing a P-trap and vent system, and my recommendation would be that you contact a licensed plumber. The health of the new buyer is at risk if the plumbing is not ...

The bathroom plumbing diagram shown here will meet the requirements of most building departments, but check local codes to be sure.

The updated city code also retains some of the current provisions of the Philadelphia Plumbing Code, such as those related to single stack waste and vent systems, to provide consistency when altering ...