Not to exactly change sides in the debate, but I'm sorry to say I agree with and am disappointed in the appellation "home inspection industry" rather than "home inspection profession". BUT it's ALL OF THE TIME under ALL circumstances with a P-trap. PVC is much better for traps than stainless. The downwards bend after the initial trap bend tells us that this trap cannot be properly vented. Other causes of sewage odors, septic odors, sewer gas, rotten egg, or other indoor gas odors. – Programmer66 Apr 30 '20 at 15:45 These were subsequently used to doxand blackmail the victims, althou… Venting is the ONLY "defect", patently not the type of trap! S-traps on plumbing fixtures are also discussed in the article where your comments were first-posted: PLUMBING TRAPS & INTERCEPTORS The state of Washington passed a law in 2000 that banned fur trapping. Zhang, Qi, Lei Pang, and H. M. Liang. At one end of the spectrum were adults and educators who believed that social order, good behaviour, and moral development required the regular use of disciplinary instruments such as the rod and the strap. PARIS, TYPHOID EPIDEMIC IN. The Yale journal of biology and medicine 77, no. Water in a drain system wants to move down, impelled by gravity. This article series describes the common problems that occur at plumbing traps: odors, leaks, noises, and we discuss plumbing trap types, requirements, locations, connections, installation, repair and replacement. If you believe that the vertical leg is no longer allowed based on your code cycle, that would be a stronger argument. Re: Is this a legal P-trap? 6. Use of "S" Traps is both illegal and obsolete as plumbing fixture traps where a "P" trap is required. OPINION from a reader: 2017/05/15 Iggy said: Born and raised amongst S-traps and still have them decades later today. Member. American journal of public hygiene 19, no. Asbestos is still not banned in the United States. We have no relationship with advertisers, products, or services discussed at this website. "Danger in the Drains: Sewer Gas, Sewerage Systems and the Home, 1850–1900." JT, A year or so from now you’ll come across a study: The Marshmallow test. In 1644, an Act of Parliament effectively banned the festival and in June 1647, the Long Parliament passed an ordinance confirming the abolition of the feast of Christmas. It was in just such a group of business men in a home inspection (previously) professional association who told its national ethics enforcement committee not to enforce the society's ethical rules in a conflict of interest case because, as the group said, "this is business, ethics doesn't apply". [/size][/FONT][/size][/FONT] S-traps easily lose the water from the plumbing trap, especially if the S-trapped fixture is near a toilet or other large plumbing fixture. The concern is that the water in the trap easily siphons out, leaving the trap dry, permitting sewer gases into the building, risking even a methane gas explosion. 3 Past attempts to ban asbestos in the U.S. have been overturned. Vinny did not state that it must be replaced, Only that it is in the Uniform Plumbing Code (2018) as prohibited. It looks like it should have a riser with an air admittance valve. For all readers: The S-shaped or S-bend plumbing trap, was invented by Alexander Cummings in 1775. The horizontal run is short because they put the drain (and supply lines) in the center of the cabinet instead of at the back. Children's books Children's books Why I'm glad corporal punishment is now only found in books It’s hard to believe that just 30 years ago teachers used to routinely hit children who got out of line. Why “S” Traps Aren’t Allowed A common plumbing defect found in many older houses is an "S" trap. Strapping refers to the use of a strap as an implement of corporal punishment. [/size][/FONT]. It prepared a report recommending to the full board that the strap be permanently banned. Simpkin, Marshall, 1879. Yes if there is no opportunity to actually vent the sink properly your local plumbing inspector may approve a combination of P-trap and Air Admittance Valve or AAV. 2 Over 60 countries have banned the toxin already, with more committing. 3-4 (2004): 75. Call it out as funny lookin’ and put it on the plumber? These birchings were generally combined with a term of imprisonment and were carried out in prison, like adult ones. Oct 29, 2017 5,906. How to prevent or cure sewer gas odors from septic systems, building plumbing, & other causes. It’s not an “S” trap. So guessing under current standards, this is not allowed. This house was built in 2007. S-Trap. I have no problem with change and embrace any improvement, but S-traps have NEVER been the terror laughably claimed by inspectors. [FONT=Times-Roman][size=2][FONT=Times-Roman][size=2]The total fall in a fixture drain resulting from pipe slope shall not exceed one pipe diameter, **nor shall the vent pipe connection to a fixture [FONT=Times-Roman][size=2][FONT=Times-Roman][size=2][FONT=Times-Roman][size=2]drain, except for water closets, be below the weir of the trap. To be a proper “vertical leg waste fixture drain,” you would need verify the size of the pipes and fittings up to the vent. S-Trap™ sample processing technology is convenient spin columns or automatable 96-well plates that enable the use of SDS in proteomics sample preparation. You are welcome to post your horizontal drywall views over at inspectapedia.com/BestPractices/Drywall_Installation_Procedures.php. 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