Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jun 28, 2015 8:22 pm Hi all, Ive recently moved into my newly built home with my partner. We've been here for about a month now with no problems at all, anyways from the first day we've been here i've noticed a white pvc pipe sticking out from the ground in our backyard and i never asked the builder what it was, i assumed it was just a drain pipe. Two days ago we got our blocked leveled around the house for us to lay turf, the landscape guy taped up that pvc pipe so no dirt would get in there. Now our ensuite smells like sewerage big time!!. So i went out back today and removed the tape and tada!! Smell was gone. Finally, my question is if that pipe is a vent pipe of some sort, can rain water go down that pipe ? Please help me understand. Re: Plumbing question. Help !!! 2Jun 28, 2015 10:17 pm No - Rainwater should be kept out. Sewer systems are only designed to take the typical wastewater from the houses. If rainwater gets into the system it increases the risk of the sewer overflowing. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Plumbing question. Help !!! 3Jun 29, 2015 7:17 am bashworth No - Rainwater should be kept out. Sewer systems are only designed to take the typical wastewater from the houses. If rainwater gets into the system it increases the risk of the sewer overflowing. If it is the ORG, would the temporary sealing the ORG cause smells in the house? Is venting another purpose of ORG? Re: Plumbing question. Help !!! 4Jun 29, 2015 8:52 pm goody59 bashworth No - Rainwater should be kept out. Sewer systems are only designed to take the typical wastewater from the houses. If rainwater gets into the system it increases the risk of the sewer overflowing. If it is the ORG, would the temporary sealing the ORG cause smells in the house? Is venting another purpose of ORG? There is a risk of smells if the length of pipe between the sewer and the house isn't vented particularly if there is a dry trap typically floor drains in bathrooms is often the main culprit for a dry trap. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Plumbing question. Help !!! 6Jun 29, 2015 9:28 pm Its not the reason it is fitted but it could be said it is a secondary function as is the also other secondary that it can reduce the risk of water being siphoned out of bathroom traps. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. In my experience roof is essential element of the building envelope and hence a common property and should be covered by owners corporation however a detailed review of… 3 6172 For anyone that comes across this issue in the future - Just did what aussieta said and found a plumber to inspect it and sign off on it. Was difficult to find someone to… 3 7040 5 3779 |