[ELP]

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.

[speedball1]

Is there a standard plumbing code for washer safety pans?

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

[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

[ELP]

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

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.

[massplumber2008]

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!