Condensate Drain Slope and Trap
Condensate drains must slope and have a trap to prevent air loss and contamination.
Stop if
- For this condensate drain, what's required slope and trap detail? Where should it terminate per plumbing code?
Watch out
- Don't run condensate flat or uphill. Don't skip trap. Don't drain to locations that could backflow or contaminate.
Check
- Drain sloped at least 1/8 inch per foot?
- Is there P-trap at unit?
- Vent after trap?
- Routed to approved location?
Steps
- Drain sloped at least 1/8 inch per foot?
- Is there P-trap at unit?
- Vent after trap?
- Routed to approved location?
Say this to your foreman
For this condensate drain, what's required slope and trap detail? Where should it terminate per plumbing code?
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