From: "Joseph Meehan" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house alt.home.repair
Subject: Re: Does a Sump Pump Have to be Vented?
Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 00:24:32 GMT

    That sounds like a vent for radon gas.  If you are in an area of high
radon, that vent may be required by local code.

-- 
Joseph E. Meehan

26 + 6 = 1  It's Irish Math


"BAN"  wrote in message
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> I am in the process of finishing my basement.  I have a sump pump in
> one corner with a discharge pipe (going to the storm drain).  There is
> also a vent pipe which is simply a run of open PVC going from the sump
> pit to the outside.  If I put my hand over the vent pipe, there is
> positive pressure (i.e., cold air is coming in from outside).
>
> The sump pump pit will actually be on the inside of a finished room
> with a removable platform over the top (serving as an end table).
> [Note: This has already passed inspection].
>
> I noticed today, that the vent pipe is very wet as the humid air
> condenses on the pipe.  This is a problem as this pipe is about to be
> closed up behind drywall.
>
> Is a vent pipe typically required for a sump pump?  If so, what is the
> best way to control the condensation problem?
>
> I know I need to check my local building codes, but I am interested in
> any preliminary comments or recommendations.
>
> Thanks