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

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

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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