Plumber Red Seal · Question
What is the requirement for the discharge pipe from a sump pump that handles only storm water?
Storm water from a sump pump must not be connected to the sanitary sewer. It should be discharged to the exterior, a storm sewer, or a dry well, and graded to f
Start free practice for Plumber Red Seal
177 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
Question: What is the requirement for the discharge pipe from a sump pump that handles only storm water?
Answer options:
- It must be connected directly to the sanitary drainage system.
- It must discharge into a plumbing fixture such as a laundry sink. ✅ It must be discharged in a manner that prevents water from re-entering the building.
- It must be cross-connected to the potable water supply for priming.
Correct answer: It must be discharged in a manner that prevents water from re-entering the building.
Explanation: Storm water from a sump pump must not be connected to the sanitary sewer. It should be discharged to the exterior, a storm sewer, or a dry well, and graded to flow away from the building's foundation to prevent recirculation.
Start free practice for Plumber Red Seal
177 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
More about Plumber Red Seal
Related Questions
- Before starting a new plumbing installation in a residential basement, what is the primary reason why a plumbe
- A plumber is installing a new kitchen sink in an existing residential dwelling. The sink drain is connected to
- A plumber is installing drainage for a dishwasher in a residential kitchen. The dishwasher P-trap is located 1
- A plumber is asked to install a backflow prevention assembly on a lawn irrigation system connected to the pota
- A plumber is considering the velocity of water in a 50 mm (2") copper pipe supplying a commercial building. Ex
- A plumber is designing the domestic hot water recirculation system for a multi-story residential building. Wha
More for Plumber Red Seal candidates
Practice tests
Question explanations
- Before starting a new plumbing installation in a residential basement, what is the primary reason why a plumbe
- A plumber is installing a new kitchen sink in an existing residential dwelling. The sink drain is connected to
- A plumber is installing drainage for a dishwasher in a residential kitchen. The dishwasher P-trap is located 1
- A plumber is asked to install a backflow prevention assembly on a lawn irrigation system connected to the pota
Ready to practice?
Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.
Start Free Plumber Red Seal Practice →Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.