Drainage, Waste & VentQuestion 159 of 360
An indirect-waste standpipe receiving a domestic clothes washer must have a trap, and the standpipe height above the trap weir must generally be within what range?
a.6 to 12 inches
b.12 to 16 inches
c.18 to 30 inches (457–762 mm)
d.36 to 48 inches
Explanation
A clothes-washer standpipe must be trapped and vented, and the standpipe usually extends between 18 and 30 inches above the trap weir. Too short a standpipe can overflow during the wash pump-out; too tall creates back-pressure and slow draining. The trap is set at an accessible height below the standpipe.
Law Reference: 2022 California Plumbing Code (CPC) §804.0Practice all 360 questions free — no signup required.
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