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Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES

807.3 Domestic Dishwashing Machine.

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

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No domestic dishwashing machine shall be directly connected to a drainage system or food waste disposer without the use of an approved dishwasher air gap fitting on the discharge side of the dishwashing machine. Listed air gaps shall be installed with the flood-level (FL) marking at or above the flood level of the sink or drainboard, whichever is higher.

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