Taping Into a Washer's Standpipe
Hello, just wondering if I can install an in-floor drain that taps into the standpipe drain I already use for my first-floor washing machine. The standpipe runs directly behind, then underneath the washer (underneath the floor board)--there's room enough to work under there--I checked.
I want to add a drain directly below the machine in case of leaks/disasters, etc. I'm guessing I have to add a p-trap below the new floor drain and then tap into the 2" standpipe? Is that OK? As an alternate idea, can I do the same if I instead add a spill tub under the machine first, so that there's no chance of the water missing the drain (in the spill tub), that's directly below the machine?
In either case above, do I also need to, or should I also install a one-way valve somewhere in the 2" drain pipe--is that necessary? Please advise. Thanks! ;o)