Sump Well/Pit Covers

Detail ID 2.0401.2
Topic
Radon
Subtopic
Radon Precautionary Measures
Desired Outcome

Reduce potential for radon to enter the living space through sump wells/pits while ensuring continued drainage

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Cover sump pump wells or pits with an airtight cover that allows for all necessary penetrations to be tightly sealed

Prevent radon intrusion from sump well or pits

  • SF
  • MF
Specification Objective

Install sump pump covers to allow bulk moisture to drain from above the cover utilizing trapped or one-way ball valve fittings, or equivalent

Allow drainage of water from above the sump pump cover into the well or pit

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