Have a dry manual standpipe system that is going to be retrofit along exterior stairs in the southern US. Is there any requirement that would prevent the standpipe from being interconnected underground (not under the building)?
I understand there's difficulties with drainage and access for future repairs, but as a last option is it even permissible by code? Posted anonymously by a member for discussion. Discuss this | Subscribe
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ZS
12/4/2018 01:42:47 pm
In theory, yes - but you would need a ruling by your AHJ. Two notes:
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