I don't have a copy of 2009 UPC at home so I looked at 2006 UPC and those sections are not there. Trust me, I too thought it was strange when we adopted that policy. We amend the codes so I'm sure my 2009 UPC has the requirement as I explained above. When I questioned the policy I was told that floor sinks clog up with food particles with such regularity that they are a poor drain for a food sink. A direct connection will keep the particles moving via scouring etc. It's been several years that we have been doing this with without negative feedback.Jobsaver said:2009 IPC: 802.1 Where required. Food-handling equipment and clear-water waste shall discharge through an indirect waste pipe as specified in Sections 802.1.1 through 802.1.8.
An indirect connection safeguards against Bacteria from contaminating the food and thus making people sick. Health department even prohibits a direct connection in my state.An indirect connection safeguards against the sewer backing
I don't blame you. In some parts of my jurisdiction, a hubcap and a can of Sterno is a restaurant.mtlogcabin said:I don't want to eat in your jurisdiction.