Jul 28, 2017 · An elevator inspector is questioning whether the sump alarm is permitted in the hoistway. In reference to the below information and other that you may have what is your determination? The plumbing code is silent on where the alarm should be located. But an elevator code interpretation...

Jul 16, 2018 · We will also be installing a flood alarm in the pit to alert the owners if water ever does collect in the elevator pit or sump pit. Because it's optional, there's no specific min/max size required.

Oct 22, 2009 · The elevator’s pit is 4-ft deep below grade. The problem; Due to structural concerns with the new elevator shaft, which are surrounded with three existing building walls, not wanting to undermine the existing walls with the new elevator pit; the structural engineer moved the sump pump pit from where the elevator manufacturer showed it to be.

Oct 19, 2009 · Can the discharge from an elevator sump pump be piped to the grease interceptor serving a kitchen or would it require it's own oil interceptor?

Dec 28, 2011 · Is a sump pump required in an elevator pit? If yes, I understand everything the plumbing code requires and thanks in advance.

Jan 8, 2016 · The pump is discharging through a 2" force main and the sump has a 2" vent pipe. Can the sump vent tie into the main vent before exiting the building or must the sump have its own separate vent?.

Sep 20, 2011 · 2006 IRC Depending on the season we see an increase in code enforcement complaints regarding the discharge of sump pumps to daylight (as required by 405.2.3) and amended to include "and not be recirculating" due contractors running discharge lines back into window wells. A recent series of...

Oct 16, 2009 · It is important to note that the requirements in 422.5 (A) are for 60 amperes or less, single- or 3-phase and 150 volts or less to ground. Sump pumps were also added to the list as in the previous code, they may or may not have been required and was dependent upon the location of the sump pump.

Dec 10, 2021 · Owner has a pit floor sloped to drain into adjacent room where there will be a sump pump. Does that make meet elevator and building codes ? My interpretation is no. Because the below code states it must be in the pit. Thank you. ASME A17.1/CSA B44 requires that all elevator pits for...

Nov 26, 2024 · What section of the I-Codes designates the occupancy of the pump area of a gas station? I reviewed IBC 406.2 and 406.7, and 309.3 indicates this is a Mercantile occupancy… but I have a hard time believing that the pump area is also considered an M occ. Background - a client is asking if it is...