vacuum breakers

frankiewrench

To my knowledge, dishwashers have built-in air gaps, therefore do not need separate protection. Ice makers require an atmospheric vacuum breaker. I've just finished two restuarants in Brooklyn, installed that, way without a hassel.Remember, just because a $30,000 a year inspector says something "thingy" doesn't mean he is all ways right. I feel that it is up to the inspector to quote "the book" with paragraph number to prove their point. When ever any inspector writes a violation, they must include the section of code they are quoting.

bob young

vacuum breakers nyc plumbers

any plumbers know official ruling of dept. of health [ food handling div. ] for backflow protection of commercial dishwasher & ice machine. violation notice specifies vacuum breaker . [ atmospheric or pressure ???? ] but inspector verbally used term backflow but described it as a mushroom thingy. a watts 9D WOULD PROBABLY BE APPROVED BUT IS NOT RATED FOR HEALTH HIGH HAZARD . Hate to take a shot & have to do job twice because breakdown in communications.

mikea23

Thanks Frankie we need to call them out on things most guys dont and it hurts all of us in the end.

bob young

THANKS MUCH, FRANK