Is there a standard plumbing code for washer safety pans? I see in some areas safety pans are required to be installed under washers that are installed above ground level and in all hi-rise buildings above the 2nd floor.

I cannot find a standard plumbing code stating what is required. Some say the pan must be connected to a separate drain line.

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Is there a standard plumbing code for washer safety pans?

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Not in a Tampa Bay area. Where did you get your information and why are you asking? Back to you, Tom

Each code in each state is quite different, but some places have washer pans hooked up to drain lines and others allow a washer pan with an automatic water shutoff system (such as floodstop auto. flood shutoff valve). Why do you ask?

Mark

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Originally Posted by massplumber2008

Each code in each state is quite different, but some places have washer pans hooked up to drain lines and others allow a washer pan with an automatic water shutoff system (such as floodstop auto. flood shutoff valve). Why do you ask?

Mark

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Thanks Mark,
My company manufactures PanStand a new washer safety pan that the washer sits above the resovior
and some customers need to connect to a separate drain line and was trying to target a marketing message. If there was a IPC code I could reference it would make it easier. We offer a sensor activated pump that inspectors liked as an alternate.

You could also incorporate a sensor paddle/auto. water shut off valve (like in the floodstop)...it shuts the hot and cold water off as soon as the water hits the sensor in the reservoir...;)

I saw the "panstand"...interesting unit. A pump could be fine, but I think the auto. shutoff incorporated could be even better and get easier approval.

I'll check into the IPC codes,. but even if there is a set code on the subject it still will not apply in most places nowadays!