Eliminate whole house trap?


It seems that the current NYC code requires a whole house trap: “P105.2 Building (House) Traps.-Shall be
installed on all building drains …”. My research on the web indicates that traps are illegal in many areas and can be very dangerous. What’s the real deal? Is it safe to eliminate my trap so long as I provide access for snaking and trap all of the drains in the house?

Categories: Plumbing
By browntown | 02/02/2009 8:13 AM | Comment

Needed: Standard Reno Contract- No Architect


Any suggestions for where to get a standard boiler-plate contract for a residential remodel? AIA A107 seems innapropriate because we are not using an architect (don’t ask). I looked at the agc.org contracts, but they are very expensive and intended for commercial jobs.

Categories: Construction
By browntown | 06/16/2008 4:10 PM | Comment