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Originally Posted By: rchoreyii
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He connected the dishwasher drain right into the garbage disposal. But there was no high loop. I put the drain hose up as in this next picture and will recommend to the buyers that it needs to be attached to the bottom of the counter. What do you all think?


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Originally Posted By: roconnor
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The dishwasher drain can connect to the head of the food grinder, but it needs to be a 3/4" line, with a “high loop” attached to the counter underside as you noted, per IRC P2717.3


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Originally Posted By: phughes
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So what is the general consensus around the the various areas about the need for an Air GAP above the counter?


Some cities in my area say they are required, and others not necessary if the drain line has high loop.

Just curious how other states and cities are.

(by the way, I run across many air gap devices that leak)

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Originally Posted By: mtimpani
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No air gap…

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Originally Posted By: syared
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Also some dishwashers have a high loop built-in and then don’t require a loop under the sink.


Air gaps aren't required here.

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Originally Posted By: jwortham
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No air gaps here.

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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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Also some dishwashers have a high loop built-in and then don't require a loop under the sink.


This is what makes inspecting so fun. We get to change our wording over, and over, and over again.
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Originally Posted By: rchoreyii
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Blaine, you got that right. Every house I do I have to change the wording in my report. Sometimes it is a pain. especially with my typing. icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif

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