System Overview · DWV System
Vent System Function
Vent pipes extend from drain lines up through the roof to allow air into the drain system, preventing vacuum formation that could siphon water from P-traps. They vent harmful sewer gases safely outside and maintain atmospheric pressure within the drainage system for proper waste flow.
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