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Re: TPR air gap
Dom,
I have to say that the piping configuration in your photos is very interesting indeed. It displays both a strong affinity for the "spirit of the code" while at the same time displaying a total disregard for the "letter of the code".
Of course, scientifically researching the presumed functionality of the presented configuration would cost many times more than just conforming to the "letter of the code".
After all, there is an atmospheric "air gap" present draining into that "indirect waste" piping at the temperature and pressure relief valve piping "termination" is there not?
And Code does not really "go" beyond the "proper" termination of the T&P piping does it? (except for grading and drainage issues). But then there is that pesky "outside" the structure issue isn't there?
On the other hand, Code does not define the acceptablity of a given "waste drain" specifically built for T&P "atmosphereic" discharge purposes in this circumstance does it?
Last edited by Phillip Stojanik : 04-01-2007 at 01:59 PM.
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