karsc01
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Hello, I have a dry basement that has never had a problem with flooding or moisture. There is currently no floor drain because one was never needed.
I'm installing an ejector pump and moving the washer/dryer down to the basement as well as putting in a small bathroom. The pump would pump up to my septic tank outlet. I'd like to put in a floor drain to protect against any future problems with the washer/dryer or the water heater leaking. Is it legal in NY to have a floor drain go into the inlet for the ejector basin or are you required by law to have a separate sump pump? I know it's not within code to pump ground water into the septic line but I do not have a sump currently and have never had flooding. I'd like to avoid a separate sump pump (and basin) if it's possible within code. Any advice? Thanks.
P.S. Obviously I'd have a trap between the floor drain and where it joins the inlet for the ejector pump basin so I don't believe there's any technical issues I'd need to worry about. Just the code issues. I don't see how it's that much different then having a drain in the floor of a shower but I'd appreciate any thoughts you all have.
I'm installing an ejector pump and moving the washer/dryer down to the basement as well as putting in a small bathroom. The pump would pump up to my septic tank outlet. I'd like to put in a floor drain to protect against any future problems with the washer/dryer or the water heater leaking. Is it legal in NY to have a floor drain go into the inlet for the ejector basin or are you required by law to have a separate sump pump? I know it's not within code to pump ground water into the septic line but I do not have a sump currently and have never had flooding. I'd like to avoid a separate sump pump (and basin) if it's possible within code. Any advice? Thanks.
P.S. Obviously I'd have a trap between the floor drain and where it joins the inlet for the ejector pump basin so I don't believe there's any technical issues I'd need to worry about. Just the code issues. I don't see how it's that much different then having a drain in the floor of a shower but I'd appreciate any thoughts you all have.
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