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    Oct 13, 2005, 10:41 AM
    Basement sink
    If I am draining my basement sink directly into the vent stack (bathroom sink already connected to same stack) do I still need to run a vent?
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    Oct 13, 2005, 11:58 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by donwon
    If I am draining my basement sink directly into the vent stack (bathroom sink already connected to same stack) do I still need to run a vent?
    Every fixture that has a trap is required to be vented. Your basement sink is no exception. Pick the sink up with a 2" sanitary tee and come off the top of the tee with a vent. Cheers, Tom
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