Soil stack

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005453",
  "term": "Soil stack",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A vertical pipe in a plumbing system that carries waste from toilets and other fixtures containing human waste to the building's main drain. It also serves as a vent pipe, allowing air to enter the drainage system to prevent siphoning of water from traps. Building codes specify minimum diameters and venting requirements for soil stacks.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Fallrohr",
    "es": "tubo de ventilación",
    "fr": "colonne de chute"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/soil-stack/"
}