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Duplex, 1 building drain from 1 side to the other

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Side by side duplex on 1 lot. DWV from unit 1 goes under the basement slab to unit 2 where they both combine within unit 2 then go outside the structure to the sanitary authority.

2009 IRC applies.

Can this be done or do they have to come out separately?
 
We allow them to be done that way as long as it is a true duplex with only a one hour wall between them if it is a 2 hr wall then no seprate the sewer because then it could be 2 single family dwellings.
 
Thats how we do it also, if there is a property lie in between, then separate utilities, not passing through each other.
 
Agree with Moscow and fatboy. It also prevents two sewer connections. What about water, two meters or one?

pc1
 
Pcinspector1 said:
Agree with Moscow and fatboy. It also prevents two sewer connections. What about water, two meters or one?pc1
Here our city code makes all one and two family dwellings have a seperate water meter
 
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