Need asme code allowing no overflow drain in br sinks because of size

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Jan 26, 2010, 04:01 PM

Need asme code allowing no overflow drain in br sinks because of size

I was told that sinks holding more water than 4.4 liters and second then told that sinks holding less water than 4.4 liters did not require overflow drain in bathroom sinks. Which is correct and what is the code reference for review. Lack of an overflow drain causes a hazard in households. I was surprised to find none.

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