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Air break in plumbing

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It is a break between the end of a pipe and the point water can ' pool' , so the pipe can not siphon water up. - Most common place you should see this is the vent pipe on Hot water tank. It should end 1/2 inch above the pan or water drain.

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"A physical separation which may be a low inlet into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliance or device indirectly connected. "

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