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    Apr 28, 2009, 05:14 PM
    Commercial ABS Mainline to sewer
    How deep does the 4 inch Abs pipe have to be going towards the property line
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    Apr 28, 2009, 06:26 PM

    That varies from one state to another and where you are draining the sewage. If you have septic you want a 1/4' drop per foot so you plan your fall coming back from the tank inlet. Are you city sewer or septic and what state?
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    Apr 28, 2009, 06:32 PM

    On your property or from the Street towards your property line ?
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