All cleanouts should be accessible or reachable without having to remove a permanent portion of the structure.
Cleanouts are designed to make the interior of a drainage system accessible for clearing stoppages without
inconvenience, dismantling wall or ceiling finishes, or disturbing the sanitary drainage system.Cleanout plugs are
very common. They are usually located at changes in direction in a drain line and at the bottom of stacks. Cleanouts
should be installed to open and allow cleaning in the direction of the flow of the drainage pipe, or at right angles
thereto. They must be water-tight and gas-tight. A cleanout plug can be made of brass or plastic. A cleanout plug
should have a raised square or a counter-sunk square head where a trip hazard may exist. The square shape minimizes
the possibility of stripping the plug during removal.
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Discharge, Loop and Air Gap
The dishwasher discharge hose should be connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet above the drain trap. It is
recommended that the drain hose either be looped up and securely fastened to the underside of the counter, or be
connected to an air gap.
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I grew up on a farm = eat your food do not waste it! Debris from the disposal will clog your drains in enough time
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Valleys are weak spots in roofing systems. They have a lesser slope than the adjacent roof planes. They erode
faster because water is directed into them. Inspectors must look not only at visible flashing, but also at the
adjacent roof covering, at least a couple of feet on either side.
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