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Running PVC vent through floor joists

I'm working on a finishing a basement bathroom and laundry area that never had any framing or wall covering. However, it does have an existing DWV in the floor and a 2" galvanized metal vent line that runs up to the attic and through the roof.

When I install the vent from the new fixtures and tie into the existing vent line running to the attic, do I need to add reinforcement if I drill through floor joists to run a 2" PVC vent line across to tie into the existing vent? I measured the joist height at 9 1/2".

Thanks

Bruce

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