What Is a Sewer Cleanout

The sewer clean out is a pipe or pipe(s) with a cap that provides access to the sewer line so that blockages can be removed. The lateral sewer line is the sewer line that connects your home to the main public sewer system. Usually, the sewer cleanout is located somewhere along the lateral sewer line.

Where do you put Cleanouts?

A cleanout shall be installed above the fixture connection fitting, serving each urinal, regardless of the location of the urinal in the building. Exceptions: (1) Cleanouts shall be permitted to be omitted on a horizontal drain line less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.

How often should you clean out your sewer line?

You want to avoid any issues which can become quite costly, so knowing when and how often to have your sewer cleaned out is knowledge you’ll want to retain. A good general rule is to have your home’s sewer lines cleaned out every 18 to 22 months.