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If you smell sewer gases in your workplace should employees be sent home?
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∙ 14y ago
If you smell sewer gases in your workplace you should call plumbers to determine where the odor is coming from and to eliminate it. It may be necessary to evacuate the workplace for a time if the odor is strong or if tests show increasing levels of combustible gases, but sending people home may not be necessary.
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What gases are in a sewer?
methane gas
Can sewer gases be found in a blood test?
Yes
Can build up of sewer gases cause an explosion?
Yes, it contain methane.
Why do you smell sewer gases in your house when it rains?
ummmmm............. your not supposed to i suggest you get that checked!!
How much water should be standing in basement floor drain?
Enough to fill the traps crown weir to prevent sewer gases /fumes from entering the structure
Can sewer gas blow up?
Yes, sewer gas can be explosive as it is generally a combination of methane, hydrogen sulfide and a variety of other noxious gases.
Air vent purpose on pipe line?
It allows sewer gases to safely escape.
What is an air admittance vent?
An air admittance vent is a mechanical sewer vent which allows air to enter into the sewage system but does not allow exhaust of sewer gases.
Why do toilets in Mexico smell like the sewer?
Code there doesn't always require a 'P' trap to hold water and thus block sewer gases from backing into the house.
Is it safe to cut a cast iron sewer pipe with a saw with the possibility of sewer gases present?
Only a suggestion, but if in doubt use a snap-cutter. In a well ventillated area, methane volatility is a low risk hazard with regards to old sanitary sewer pipe. if you think there might be gases present,you need to wear a proper breathing mask === === I think he meant gases inside the pipe, not in the room the pipe is in.
What is the purpose of a p trap?
To prevent dangerous waste /sewer fumes from entering a structure
Do you have to vent a drain line?
Yes i drain line has got to be vented. A sewer line creates gases which has to be vented otherwise two things happen. Either, you get terrible smells around your property or your sewer lines can explode due to trapped sewer gases, this is costly and can be a painful smelly experience.
