Building Sewer


Plumbing Code

Building Sewer

That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of the building drain and conveys the discharge to a public sewer, private sewer, individual sewage disposal system or other point of disposal.

Combined Sewer

A building sewer that conveys both sewage and storm water or other drainage.

Sanitary Sewer

A building sewer that conveys sewage only.

Storm Sewer

A building sewer that conveys storm water or other drainage, but not sewage.

(International Plumbing Code® 202.0)