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 A soil pipe is a pipe that conveys
sewage or wastewater reliably,
either from the toilet or sink to a
soil drain or sewer. They are
relatively easy to spot as they run
vertically from the underground
drainage system to the top of a
property, where they reach the
roof gutter.
 Although any pipe could physically
perform this task, the soil pipe –
also known as a soil vent pipe – has
a specific quality that makes it so
useful for carrying soiled waste.
 A waste pipe is often a smaller
diameter pipe that carries waste
water from your sinks, washing
machine, shower, bath and any
other appliance you may have that
uses water. It can be narrower than
a soil pipe as the waste pipe is only
designed to carry water. It also
doesn’t need the same venting
system as a soil pipe. Wastewater
does not typically generate
harmful gas so does not need to be
vented high above ground level.
Functions of Waste and Soil Pipe
How does a WASTE PIPE work?
• It can be seen as any pipe in a drainage installation that
receives the discharges of any fixture (e.g. slop sink, lavatory,
urinals, bathtub. ) except “water closet". Also, these pipes do
not require a venting system since the wastewater does not
produce gases that are harmful to human health.
• Some classification of materials that can be seen in the water
waste are the following:
- Grease
- Lint
- Matches
- Hair
- Garbage
- Other objectionable objects
• Waste pipe has two types depending on what kind of fixtures it
will serve:
1. Direct Waste : one with terminal directly connected to the
plumbing system.

Examples:
o Urinals (pedestal, stall, through)
o Bathtub (siltz, foot, bidet),
o Lavatories (wall hung, pedestal, two pieces)
o Sink (kitchen, pantry, slop)
o Showers (single stall and gang)
o Drinking fountain (laundry, laboratory, hospital
fixture)
• Waste pipe has two types depending on what kind of fixtures it will
serve:
2. Indirect Waste : refers to a connection with terminal not directly
connected to the plumbing systems.

Examples:
o Soda fountain
o Bar waste
o Refrigeration
o Drinking fountain
How does a SOIL PIPE work?

• This kind of pipe is used to convey discharges of water closet. It is affixed to

pipe installation that is useful for carrying human waste coming from the water
closet or water and solids from a bidet, urinal and toilet.

• The two types of Soil pipe:

1. Soil stack – installed vertically
2. Soil branch – installed horizontally
• Soil vents” are installed on these pipes to allow harmful gases
escape into the atmosphere which were generated by the waste.
They minimize odor and maintain a safe environment.
1. that atleast one of the vertical
stacks in the plumbing system must
extend full size through the roof for
the following purposes:
 a. to ventilate and dispose off the
sewer gas above the roof
 b. to prevent siphoning of the
water trap seal by force of suction
 c. to prevent the possibility of
back pressure which may force
the water seal off the fixture trap
2. any structure with a house
drain installed, must have atleast
one soil stack or stack vent,
extended full size above the roof
not less than 30 cm long and
should not be less then 75 mm
(3’’) diameter or the size of the
drain whichever is smaller
1. the soil pipe shall be
properly concealed or
embedded in columns, walls
or partitions installed prior
to the construction of the
building
2. the entire installation in building such
as the location of fixtures, thickness of
the partitions, location of doors and
windows, drop ceiling, electrical layout
and outlets and their relation to each
other shall be considered in the pre
planning stages prior to the rough-in
work.
3. the soil branch that will directly
receive waste from water closet shall be
short and direct as practicable
4. soil pipe joints shall be tight and
free from liquid or gas leak.
5. soil pipes not embedded in
concrete wall, columns or partitions
shall be anchored rigidly by means
of metal hangers
 A Pipe Hanger, also known as a pipe support is
a clamp or clip that is used to suspend and
support various industrial pipelines in a
particular position and location.
6. that change from vertical
to horizontal directions shall
be done by using;
a. ¼ bend
b. long sweep ¼ bend
c. two 1/8 bend or
d. combination of Y and 1/8
bend
 What’s the Difference Between Waste Pipes and Soil Pipes? (simpsonplumbingservices.com)
 Drain-Waste-Vent Plumbing Systems (hometips.com)
 The difference between soil pipes and waste pipes / Drain Depot News and Content | Drain Depot
 Plumbing Design and Estimate book by Max B. Fajardo Jr.
 https://www.totalpipes.co.uk/blog/item/105-what-is-the-main-purpose-of-a-soil-pipe.html