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When installing a wet vent, what primarily determines the minimum required size of the wet-vented portion?

The size of a wet vent is determined by the total hydraulic load (fixture units) of all fixtures it serves, as it must handle both drainage and air circulation.

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Question: When installing a wet vent, what primarily determines the minimum required size of the wet-vented portion?

Answer options:

  • The total number of fixtures connected.
  • The fixture unit load of the water closets connected to it. ✅ The fixture unit load of all fixtures connected to it.
  • The length of the longest trap arm.

Correct answer: The fixture unit load of all fixtures connected to it.

Explanation: The size of a wet vent is determined by the total hydraulic load (fixture units) of all fixtures it serves, as it must handle both drainage and air circulation.

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