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    beckie1951 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 20, 2014, 03:09 AM
    No over flow in bathroom sinks is this to code
    I have installed 2 bathroom sinks and the Home Inspector tells me they are not to code because of no over flow hole is this correct? Do I need to replace in order to sell my house I just did this in July why would Glacier bay sell a sink with the cabinet and not have it to code?
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    Sep 20, 2014, 05:28 AM
    Different areas have different codes. Contact your Building Department an check. Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 20, 2014, 05:32 AM
    I don't know if the code specifically requires an overflow. I also have one without an overflow, didn't realize until I had it installed. That was 20 years ago. Never been a problem. But, then I never leave the water running unless I am standing right there.

    None of that matters, the home inspector has not authority what so ever. HIs inspection is a service to the buyer.You don't have to fix anything. All you have to do is say I'm selling the house the way it is.
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    Sep 20, 2014, 06:00 AM
    Modern sink vessels do not have any overflow holes, my cast sinks do not have overflow holes. Ignore the inspector.
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