Dish Washer, is an air gap still a requirement?

[tom12]

I've noticed in another place a claim that there is now, in many states, no code requirement for using an air gap with a dish washer drain. The only requirement now is for a high-loop in the D/W drain pipe. Any comments?

[Terry]

California uses the UPC code, which is one of the codes that requires the air gap fitting.
The best thing would be to call your local inspection office and see what they want.

We use the air gap in Washington State.

[tom12]

Thank you Terry.

[Tom Sawyer]

I live in Maine which is UPC and an air gap is required
In NH (just over the boarder) which is IPC only a high loop is required.

[jadnashua]

The safest connection is an air gap, whether required or not. It's up to you to decide, if you have the choice.

[Tom Sawyer]

Modern dishwashers will usually have the high loop already installed on the appliance itself so running another under the sink cabinet effectively double traps the line which is not a good thing.