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Sanitary drainage

A building's sanitary drainage system continues from the house (building) drain to the house (building) sewer and ultimately to the main sewer line or private disposal system. Where does the house drain end and house sewer begin as commonly designated in local plumbing codes?

A. at exterior envelope of the building
B. at a point 3-5 ft outside the building
C. at a point more than 5 ft outside the building
D. at a point 5 ft inside the property line

AnswerB. at a point 3-5 feet outside of the building. This can vary by municipal ordinance.

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