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E403.5 Radon Vent Pipe Installation

2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction > E401 Active Soil-Depressurization Systems > E403 ASD System Design Requirements > E403.5 Radon Vent Pipe Installation
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Radon vent pipes shall be solvent welded or otherwise joined to create a gas-tight connection from the soil-suction point to the vent termination point. They shall be sloped a minimum of 1/8 inch (3 mm) per foot in a manner that will drain all rain and condensate back to the soil, and shall be supported in compliance with regulations for plumbing vents.

E403.5.1 Labeling

All portions of the radon vent pipe not permanently encased in a wall or chase shall be labeled to prevent accidental misuse. Labels shall consist of a pressure-sensitive 2-inch (51 mm) yellow band with the words "RADON REDUCTION SYSTEM" printed in black letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in height. These labels shall be placed on every visible portion of the vent pipe at a spacing of not more than 3 feet (914 mm). The labels shall be placed so as to be visible from any direction.
The size of vent pipes shall be determined by application of appropriate engineering principles, based on air-flow rates predicted with the large-building active soil-depressurization model. For systems that comply with the alternate compliance method, Section E403.2.2, and are installed in buildings with straight runs of vent pipes no more than 50 feet (15 240 mm) in height, the required number and size of vent pipes may be determined as follows:
  1. For up to 100 linear feet (30 480 mm) of ventilation mat use one 2-inch (51 mm) diameter pipe.
  2. For up to 200 linear feet (60 960 mm) of ventilation mat use one 3-inch (76 mm) diameter pipe, or two 2-inch (76 mm) diameter pipes.
  3. For up to 400 linear feet (121 920 mm) of ventilation mat use one 4-inch (102 mm) diameter pipe, or two 3-inch (76 mm) diameter pipes, or four 2-inch (30 480 mm) diameter pipes.

E403.5.2 Terminals

Radon vent pipes shall terminate with a rain cap, installed above the roof of the structure, and shall be located in accordance with existing codes for toxic or noxious exhausts. If not specifically addressed or applicable, vent pipes shall be terminated in locations that minimize human exposure to their exhaust air, such that the location is:
  1. At least 12 inches (305 mm) above the surface of the roof;
  2. At least 10 feet (3048 mm) from any window, door, or other opening (e.g., operable skylight or air intake) to conditioned spaces of the structure; and
  3. Ten feet (3048 mm) from any opening into an adjacent building.
The total required distance [10 feet (3048 mm)] shall be measured either directly between the two points or be the sum of measurements made around the intervening obstacles. If the discharge point is within two feet of elevation of the opening into conditioned space, the distance [10 feet (3048 mm)] shall be the horizontal distance between the points.

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E403.5 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction, Radon Vent Pipe Installation
Radon vent pipes shall be solvent welded or otherwise joined to create a gas-tight connection from the soil-suction point to the vent termination ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction > E403 ASD System Design Requirements. > E403.5 Radon Vent Pipe Installation
E403.5 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction, Radon Vent Pipe Installation
Radon vent pipes shall be solvent welded or otherwise joined to create a gas-tight connection from the soil-suction point to the vent termination ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction > E401 Active Soil-Depressurization Systems > E403 ASD System Design Requirements > E403.5 Radon Vent Pipe Installation
E403.4.1 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction, Radon Vent Connection
of the "T." The fitting shall be installed with two arms in the gravel and a single arm connected to the radon vent pipe. The soil-gas-retarder membrane ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction > E401 Active Soil-Depressurization Systems > E403 ASD System Design Requirements > E403.4 Continuous Gravel Layer Systems > E403.4.1 Radon Vent Connection
E403.4 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction, Continuous Gravel Layer Systems
be installed with two arms in the gravel and a single arm connected to the radon vent pipe. The soil-gas-retarder membrane shall be fully scaled ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction > E403 ASD System Design Requirements. > E403.4 Continuous Gravel Layer Systems
E403.4 Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction, Continuous Gravel Layer Systems
be installed with two arms in the gravel and a single arm connected to the radon vent pipe. The soil-gas-retarder membrane shall be fully scaled ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > E Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Construction > E401 Active Soil-Depressurization Systems > E403 ASD System Design Requirements > E403.4 Continuous Gravel Layer Systems
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