Hello all,
I have a question in regards to whether or not this would be a code violation, specifically in Massachusetts. I have looked at the code directly from the state, and can't find anything that says that it is a violation, but just wanted see if someone familiar with Mass codes can confirm.
I have a leak in my vent pipe in the attic. One vent pipe (2") comes in from the left horizontally to a 3" T (reducer attached between 2" pipe and 3" T), and another pipe (3") comes in from right horizontally to the 3" T. Extending vertically from the top of the T is a very short section of 3 " pipe, then a coupling, then the finally length of 3" pipe which extends vertically through the gasket of the vent pipe flashing and out. The leak is on the back side of the coupling where the short piece of 3" pipe goes into the coupling. It looks like it may not have been prepped and glued properly, and I am 100% positive this is where the leak is. It is NOT the rubber gasket the vent pipe extends through where it exits the roof, as I had initially presumed... I went up on the roof to check, it is in great condition and the pipe is not wet or water stained at all above the coupling. Rainwater is leaking through this coupling and slowly deteriorating my bathroom ceiling.
I know that ultimately I need to fix the problem, but as a temporary fix, can I put a 3" 180 degree elbow on the top of the vent pipe, to keep rainwater from coming in??? Again, I have not seen anything that says I can't according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but I want to check to be sure.
Thanks,
Matt
I have a question in regards to whether or not this would be a code violation, specifically in Massachusetts. I have looked at the code directly from the state, and can't find anything that says that it is a violation, but just wanted see if someone familiar with Mass codes can confirm.
I have a leak in my vent pipe in the attic. One vent pipe (2") comes in from the left horizontally to a 3" T (reducer attached between 2" pipe and 3" T), and another pipe (3") comes in from right horizontally to the 3" T. Extending vertically from the top of the T is a very short section of 3 " pipe, then a coupling, then the finally length of 3" pipe which extends vertically through the gasket of the vent pipe flashing and out. The leak is on the back side of the coupling where the short piece of 3" pipe goes into the coupling. It looks like it may not have been prepped and glued properly, and I am 100% positive this is where the leak is. It is NOT the rubber gasket the vent pipe extends through where it exits the roof, as I had initially presumed... I went up on the roof to check, it is in great condition and the pipe is not wet or water stained at all above the coupling. Rainwater is leaking through this coupling and slowly deteriorating my bathroom ceiling.
I know that ultimately I need to fix the problem, but as a temporary fix, can I put a 3" 180 degree elbow on the top of the vent pipe, to keep rainwater from coming in??? Again, I have not seen anything that says I can't according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but I want to check to be sure.
Thanks,
Matt