Neal Lewis Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Brand new construction. The washing machine drain hose discharges into a laundry sink. Not sure it there's a drain line in the wall. I'm assuming this is unsanitary and a code violation since the sink drain is not sized for a washer. Tell me I'm correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 From 2006 IRC - The last sentence says its ok I think. P2706.3 Prohibited waste receptors. Plumbing fixtures that are used for domestic or culinary purposes shall not be used to receive the discharge of indirect waste piping. Exceptions: 1. A kitchen sink trap is acceptable for use as a receptor for a dishwasher. 2. A laundry tray is acceptable for use as a receptor for a clothes washing machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 In NJ, a laundry sink is an acceptable receptor for AC condensate, clothes washer, water treatment backwash and water heater relief discharge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Brand new construction. The washing machine drain hose discharges into a laundry sink. Not sure it there's a drain line in the wall. I'm assuming this is unsanitary and a code violation since the sink drain is not sized for a washer. Tell me I'm correct. I might not be a violation, but it's pretty damn cheezy in a newly constructed house. If the guy couldn't be bothered to install a stand pipe, what else did he skimp on? - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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