Roscoe Egry
04-24-2012, 09:06 AM
Installing Washer and utility sink in basement that is already plumbed with bathroom sink, water closet and tub. For water source Im tapping off existing lines to bath. For drains, Im adding a utility sink drain and a washer drain. So the existing sink, the new utility sink and the washer drain will all drain out the existing 2" drain (the tub has its own drain).
For the washer drain, do I need an air break. Fairfax 2009 Code says I do. I always assumed the distance from the end of the drain hose to the trap was the air break as long as the washer drain is not covered, taped etc? Is that right or do I need an air break added to the top of the washer drain? Also, is their a minimum distance from the top of the washer drain pipe and the weir of the trap?
In addition, I see no air vent for any of the basement bathroom plumbing... I assume its there in the slab somewhere or a wet vent? Do I need to vent the Washer Drain in between the P trap and 2" existing drain pipe?
Thanks.
Roscoe.
For the washer drain, do I need an air break. Fairfax 2009 Code says I do. I always assumed the distance from the end of the drain hose to the trap was the air break as long as the washer drain is not covered, taped etc? Is that right or do I need an air break added to the top of the washer drain? Also, is their a minimum distance from the top of the washer drain pipe and the weir of the trap?
In addition, I see no air vent for any of the basement bathroom plumbing... I assume its there in the slab somewhere or a wet vent? Do I need to vent the Washer Drain in between the P trap and 2" existing drain pipe?
Thanks.
Roscoe.