SOIL GAS VENTING SYSTEM
FOR LOW-RISE CONSTRUCTION
TECHNICAL MANUAL AND
INSTALLATION METHODS GUIDE
Peace of Mind from the Ground Up
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Page 1: ...SOIL GAS VENTING SYSTEM FOR LOW RISE CONSTRUCTION TECHNICAL MANUAL AND INSTALLATION METHODS GUIDE Peace of Mind from the Ground UpTM...
Page 2: ...from the Ground UpTM are trademarks used under license LITERATURE WEBSITE DISCLAIMER The information contained here within is based on current information and product design at the time of publication...
Page 3: ...Expansion 12 Impact Strength and Pipe Stiffness 12 Compliance to Standards 12 Section C Installation Methods Guide General 13 Below Grade Sub slab RadonX Piping System Installation 13 Alternative Sub...
Page 4: ...below This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid personal injury or death WARNING Indicates...
Page 5: ...ng labels DO NOT ALTER or DISCONNECT any of these components RadonX is a PVC piping system to be used in soil gas depressurization systems to reduce indoor radon concentrations Once the building is oc...
Page 6: ...t due to expansion and contraction If a radon fan is installed with RadonX pipe and fittings read fan manufacturer s installation instructions carefully and install product accordingly DON TS DO NOT m...
Page 7: ...estop section of this guide i Roof penetrations should be sealed with a plumbing roof boot or equivalent flashing as per the local building code or as permitted by the local regulatory authority j If...
Page 8: ...s of CSA B181 2 and ASTM D2665 Markings In accordance with CGSB CAN 149 11 and CGSB CAN 149 12 each length of RadonX pipe is tagged with a warning label All RadonX fittings are tagged with a warning l...
Page 9: ...e onset of the disease could take many years This is why radon gas is known as a silent killer According to Health Canada Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking More than 3000...
Page 10: ...and building supply stores across Canada If the measured radon concentrations exceed the Canadian guideline level Health Canada and National Building Code require that homeowners take action to reduce...
Page 11: ...a full vent stack Level 2 for new homes to protect against potentially harmful radon levels and have dedicated radon programs for new construction As a minimum it is very critical to install the sub...
Page 12: ...l see Figure 4 These installations are critical as there are too many factors affecting the overall efficiency such as the suction point location in the basement sealing of the cut openings and code a...
Page 13: ...es with a diameter of 15mm every 100mm of pipe see Figure 5 Compared to non perforated or standard perforated sewer pipe the perforation pattern in RadonX gas collection pipe has been proven to increa...
Page 14: ...s installed for longer durations Level 1 see Figure 1 in the section Soil Gas Venting Basics of this manual The likelihood of this occurring would depend on radon diffusion coefficient and thickness o...
Page 15: ...1 1 23 9 18 3 21 1 23 9 18 3 21 1 23 9 Condensation Forming Y N N N N N N N N Y Y Y Y Y Soil Gas Temperature C 15 Relative Humidity 50 60 70 80 Indoor Air Temperature C 18 3 21 1 23 9 18 3 21 1 23 9 1...
Page 16: ...the following standards The tables below show expansion values applicable to RadonX The linear expansion is shown for numerous temperature changes T versus various straight length runs of pipe In a ty...
Page 17: ...ed as gas permeable layer on the undisturbed soil to a depth not less than 100mm 4 and aggregate must contain no more than 10 of material that will pass a 4mm 5 32 sieve The final depth of the gas per...
Page 18: ...ing as a suction point shall be made of non perforated RadonX vent pipe and shall not be less than 15cm 1 2 ft above the finished floor slab see Figure 7 m If the riser is not located close to the con...
Page 19: ...tions Extending RadonX perforated gas collection pipe beyond 3m 10ft of length in the sub slab area could improve the effectiveness of soil gas venting Increased airflow in the RadonX vent stack a mor...
Page 20: ...abitable space shall be located within walls that are completely surrounded by conditioned space f The portion of the RadonX vent stack that is passing through unconditioned space e g attics shall be...
Page 21: ...cal 90 bends If support is being applied to the fitting then the fitting must be free to move during expansion and contraction of the venting system e In order to adequately support the weight of the...
Page 22: ...tack must be directed vertically above the roof b Mechanically fasten RadonX rain cap to protect the vent stack from unwanted debris and rodents as per instructions below c First dry fit RadonX rain c...
Page 23: ...in cap e Roof penetration and flashing shall be done as per local building code requirements f RadonX vent pipe in unconditioned spaces such as attics shall be insulated as per local building code req...
Page 24: ...ontact with RadonX it is recommended that foam be applied in a maximum layer thickness of 50mm 2 until the required thickness of insulation is achieved h Local building authorities may require other d...
Page 25: ...tion h Protection Covering RadonX PVC pipes are packaged in crates and wrapped in protective plastic film which protects from UV and keeps the pipe clean Discolouration of exposed pipe can be The impa...
Page 26: ...spirator Avoid breathing vapors If airborne concentrations exceed those limits use of NIOSH approved organic vapor cartridge with full face piece is recommended The effectiveness of an air purifying r...
Page 27: ...art results in the effortless removal of a thin layer of the base material f Colder weather requires longer set and cure times Refer to the RadonX Solvent Weld Cure Times section of this guide for req...
Page 28: ...mmended as they may split the pipe if not properly used and maintained 4 PREPARING PIPE ENDS After cutting always remove all burrs and filings from both the inside and outside of the pipe and bevel th...
Page 29: ...ting socket keeping the surface and applicator wet until the surface has been softened 9 Aggressively work the primer onto the end of the pipe to a point 1 2 beyond the depth of the fitting socket 10...
Page 30: ...due to softening by the trapped solvents NOTICE Solvent Weld Set and Cure Times Set and Cure times for joint sizes of 4 100mm are shown in Table 9 TABLE 9 AVERAGE SET AND JOINT CURE TIMES FOR RADONX C...
Page 31: ...w installation Repairs or cut ins to an existing system are typically done in confined spaces on closed end piping systems and often have more humidity present All of these factors can inhibit the eva...
Page 32: ...allation Methods Guide 28 Section D General Terms and Conditions of Sale General All sales are governed by IPEX Inc s General Terms and Conditions of Sale which can be found at ipexna com general term...
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