Washing machine pan

[Jon Errickson]

Is there code that requires washing machines on the second floor (or not in the basement near the basement drain) be in a pan with a drain, or is it just good practice?

[David Bell]

As far as I know only water heaters are required to be panned and drained to a basement or other space where it will be noticed but not do damage.

[Ken Rowe]

I'm not sure if it's code but I always suggest it if the room below it is finished.

[A.D. Miller]

To my knowledge there is no national model code requirement. That said, many local authorities require these pans. Most require the pans to be drained to the DWV system.

[Bob Elliott]

It is not code but is recommend .

There may not be a drain , but the pan will at least hold spillage.

[Jon Errickson]

Thanks for all the responses! Very helpful.

[Ken Rowe]

Jon, Here we normally see them drained to the basement or slab floor drain, with an air gap between pipe and floor drain.

[Jon Errickson]

Ken -- thanks! I was just inspecting a townhome in Bloomington yesterday that had been remodeled and the new washer and dryer were in a closet on the second floor.

But yes - I normally find them in the basement.