Technically any discharge into the sewer system would need to be approved, and 
be an Indirect Waste Connection =  1” air gap. The p-trap would also be 
required to have a trap primer also as mentioned earlier.

 

Jeff Bridges JBFP Inc

 

From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:[email protected]] On 
Behalf Of rongreenman .
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 3:54 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: MAIN PIPE DRAINS AND INSPECTOR TESTS

 

The plumbing code prohibits making a direct connection between pressurized 
systems and gravity systems. You have to use a receiver or receptor for the 
transition. This is how I read Cesar's question. 

 

On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 3:48 PM, John Drucker <[email protected] 
<mailto:[email protected]> > wrote:

In our jurisdiction not only is the discharge of fire pumps, relief valves, 
main drains or inspectors tests into sanitary sewers prohibited, likewise for 
condensate, sump pumps, stormwater or pool water.

 

John Drucker 

Assistant Construction Official

Fire Protection Subcode Official

Electrical Subcode Official

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Cell/Text 732-904-6823 <tel:732-904-6823> 



Cesar Lira <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote:

Hi, There is a Rule were it indicated about it is not possible to tie drains at 
sanitary sewer?? 

  

Thks. 

  

CLR 

  

  


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