Originally Posted By: cmccann
This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Can anyone give me any info on where to look for requirements on floor drains in basement floors? Thanks,
–
NACHI MAB!
Can anyone give me any info on where to look for requirements on floor drains in basement floors? Thanks,
Originally Posted By: roconnor
This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It should have a basket screen for easy cleaning (like your sink drain), and should be piped with positive pitch to a drywell well away from the house. Sometimes lift pumps are required to avoid deep drywells or for poor soil/groundwater conditions. Thats the basics. Anything in particular?
–
Robert O’Connor, PE
Eagle Engineering ?
Eagle Eye Inspections ?
NACHI Education Committee
I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong
Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
ahhhhh…but are floor drains even required in a basement? I couldn’t find anything on that…sort of like the argument if they are required in garages.
–
Wisconsin Home Inspection, ABC Home Inspection LLC
Search the directory for a Wisconsin Home Inspector
Originally Posted By: roconnor
This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Ahhhh … perhaps I misread the question. Basement floor drains are not required by model codes like the IRC if that is the question.
BTW ... residential garage floor drains are required by model codes like the IRC where there isn't positive pitch of the floor to the outside. The debate is usually if that floor drain can be hooked up to a septic system.
--
Robert O'Connor, PE
Eagle Engineering ?
Eagle Eye Inspections ?
NACHI Education Committee
I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong
Originally Posted By: cmccann
This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thank you guys,
–
NACHI MAB!