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It does require a "waste trap" such as a "P" type
What else can I help you with?
Do you need a trap on a bathtub?
YES, you do need a trap. Usually the bathtub drain is on the same sewer line as the nearby toilet.The smell from the toilet's discharge will sneak up through the bathtub's drain line without a trap ... not pleasant!.
What causes sewer odors in Kitchen sink drain when bathtub is drained?
Trap seal loss occurs when you have poor venting and as one fixture drains it creates negative pressure created and it pulls the trap seal (water) from another trap and allows sewer gases to enter the structure
Does international plumbing code require a grease trap to be tied indirect or direct to sewer?
Direct
Why do toilets in Mexico smell like the sewer?
Code there doesn't always require a 'P' trap to hold water and thus block sewer gases from backing into the house.
Where does water from a bathtub drain go to?
The sewer
Water in the trap?
To stop sewer gasses from being expelled from the sewer
Does a shower require a trap for proper drainage?
Yes, a shower requires a trap for proper drainage to prevent sewer gases from entering the bathroom and to maintain the flow of water down the drain.
Does there need to be a trap in a shower drain that goes directly into the cement and sewer line?
The building code is most likely going to require a trap to prevent gases from backing up into the house. I know they had to put them in my home.
Should the sewer trap be fully exposed?
I don't understand this question However a sewer trap is always buried in the ground, so I cant see how it can be exposed.
What is the purpose of a basement sewer trap and how does it function to prevent sewer gases from entering a building?
The purpose of a basement sewer trap is to prevent sewer gases from entering a building. It functions by creating a water seal that blocks the gases from passing through the plumbing system and into the building.
What could be causing the unpleasant sewer smell in my shower?
The unpleasant sewer smell in your shower could be caused by a dried-out P-trap, a clogged drain, or a damaged sewer vent. It is recommended to check and clean the P-trap, unclog the drain, and inspect the sewer vent to address the issue.
How do you find a basement sewer trap?
You can easily find the main sanitary sewer trap by locating the fresh air inlet which is located no more then 4 feet behind the building house trap. It will be 1/2 the size of the main sewer but in no case less then 3" and 12" above grade min.
