Sink Floor Construction Plumbing

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Sink floor construction plumbing. I have a condo on the first floor of a three story building. For new construction or additions where floor sinks are required the floor sinks may be either raised or flush mounted. Floor sinks must have adequate grates to prevent injury and be accessible for regular cleaning. The center of the lav s drain is located 18 approximately above the finished floor.

Install a sanitary tee facing into the room for the sink trap. Floor sink as a waste receptor. The item in the picture to the right is referred to as a floor sink. The ideal height is usually 18 inches above the finished floor but check your sink instructions to be sure.

The national uniform plumbing code applies generally to the entire country. Oatey round white pvc area floor drain with screw in drain cover model 435962 8 29 8 29. As far as the kitchen sink goes most of the code issues of concern to homeowners involve the drain and waste system. The bathroom plumbing rough in dimensions you need to know.

All in one drain kit for single bowl kitchen sinks bar sinks and utility sinks model dk 100 16 79 16 79. I first experienced drainage issues with the washer. I believe the building was built in 1979. Cement a 1 1 4 inch trap adapter into the tee.

Plumbing construction specifications collection of csi 3 part formatted building product specifications free to download for all popular word processors. Tile floor and shower drains schluter systems lp. The washing machine kitchen sink dishwasher toilet shower are located alone the same side of the unit. Install a piece of 1x6 blocking and anchor the pipe with a strap.

Please verify with the building jurisdiction for their requirements. The association hydro jets the pipes once a year. You must also follow local codes which could be more stringent. It is similar to a floor drain as it is installed flush with the floor but has a much larger chamber to receive the indirect wastes and does have a strainer as called for in the plumbing code in addition to the grate.

Adapter 1 bath drain trap component 1 bath drain drain assembly 144 cleanout 6. The bathroom sink rough in dimensions are as follows.