Sump Pump discahrge/code
Hey all: I installed a sump pump in my basement cuz flooded basements freak me out. A friend of mine installed it basically for free. The pump is discharged thru a window onto the driveway via PVC pipe. Since I have a plumbing inspection coming up, I’m wondering if there is a code that covers…
Hey all:
I installed a sump pump in my basement cuz flooded basements freak me out. A friend of mine installed it basically for free.
The pump is discharged thru a window onto the driveway via PVC pipe. Since I have a plumbing inspection coming up, I’m wondering if there is a code that covers it. For example, maybe code states it has to discharge into a sewer line.
Anyone have any pertinent knowledge?
Thanks Smokychimp, I was thinking about something similar. I put it on the sched B but it might just be not installed yet.
BFAG, I actually used a company that does a huge amount of this stuff in Brooklyn but since I also give him a lot of business thru my company he insisted that he do it for free.
Professional ethics forbids me to tell you the obvious here but a well placed stack of plywood and a few 5 gallon buckets resting on top of that may make your life easier etc etc
Smokychimp is absolutely right. Though given the fact that you have already done the work, and the infrequency that the pump will be put in service, I would probably just steer the inspector away from that portion of the cellar and not sweat it. Your trouble will come when you attempt to sell the home. This is the trouble with DIY, sometimes you end up spending a grand when you try and save a buck.
Denton,
The code for this doesn’t involve the sump or the pvc pipe, you’re good on that, it involves the discharge of storm water. You can’t discharge the water on the driveway according to code. Code would require your setup would either have to connect to the storm system or to a drywell.
The pertinent sections of code are P110.13 On-Site Disposal, as modified by Local Law 103/1989, and Local Law 7/1974.
Good luck on the inspection hope that goes well.