ASME A112.6.

3-2001
(Revision and Redesignation of ASME A112.21.1M-1991)

FLOOR AND
TRENCH DRAINS
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FLOOR AND
TRENCH DRAINS

ASME A112.6.3-2001
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 Date of Issuance: November 20, 2001

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 FOREWORD

The American National Standards Committee A112 was established on July 27, 1955
for the purpose of standardizing plumbing materials and equipment. Its first organizational
meeting was held on July 22, 1958, and Panel No. 21 was created on May 1, 1964 to
establish standards for roof drains, floor drains, backwater valves, and other drainage
specialties. Its scope was as follows: the recommendation of suitable existing standards
in cooperation with interested sponsors, or the development of adequate new standards as
needed for roof drains, floor drains, and other drains as used or installed in plumbing
systems. The committee has since been reorganized as an ASME Standards Committee.
The ASME A112 Committee was restructured in 1998 in accordance with the ASME
Redesign Process, and Panel 21 Working Group 1 became Project Team 6.3. The Project
Team met twice to update this Standard, which now includes criteria from the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Official’s (IAMPO) Product Standards PS 4 and
PS 16.
Suggestions for improvement of this Standard are welcome. They should be sent to the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
This revision and redesignation of ASME A112.21.1M-1991 was approved as an American
National Standard on May 4, 2001.

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 ASME STANDARDS COMMITTEE A112
Standardization of Plumbing Materials and Equipment
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

OFFICERS
P. J. Higgins, Chair
S. A. Remedios, Vice Chair
C. J. Gomez, Secretary

COMMITTEE PERSONNEL
R. H. Ackroyd, Consultant
J. A. Ballanco, JB Engineering & Code Consulting
S. L. Cavanaugh, United Association
A. Cohen, A. Cohen & Associates
P. V. DeMarco, American Standard, Inc.
N. Covino, Alternate, American Standard, Inc.
G. S. Duren, Code Compliance, Inc.
R. Emmerson, Chicago Faucets Co.
F. C. Evans, Zin-Plas Corp.
L. S. Galowin, National Institute of Standards and Technology
C. J. Gomez, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
R. I. Greenwald, Sunroc Corp.
G. Gress, BOCA International
J. P. Gronewold, NSF
P. J. Higgins, PJ Higgins & Associates, Inc.
D. E. Holloway, SGS US Testing Co.
M. Klimboff, Consultant
M. T. Kobel, IAPMO
J. W. Lauer, Sloan Valve Co.
R. M. Martin, California Energy Commission
P. Meikle, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
L. M. Kriegbaum, Alternate, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
L. E. Mercer, Moen, Inc.
S. Rawalpindiwala, Kohler Co.
J. A. Sargent, Alternate, Kohler Co.
S. A. Remedios, Delta Faucet Co.
G. L. Simmons, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
W. M. Smith, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co.
D. W. Viola, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
R. E. White, Richard E. White & Associates
W. C. Whitehead, Plumbing & Drainage Institute

PERSONNEL OF A112 PROJECT TEAM 6.3 — Floor Drains

S. J. McDanal, Project Team Leader, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co.
W. C. Whitehead, Deputy Project Team Leader, Plumbing & Drainage Institute
W. M. Smith, Project Team Secretary, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co.
R. H. Ackroyd, Consultant
G. J. Flegel, Flegel Consulting Services
R. L. George, SmithGroup, Inc., Architect, Engineers

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P. J. Higgins, PJ Higgins & Associates, Inc.
M. T. Kobel, IAPMO
S. Rawalpindiwala, Kohler Co.
J. A. Sargent, Kohler Co.
D. W. Viola, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
R. E. White, Richard E. White & Associates

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CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Reference Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.5 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Drain Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Shower Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Bolts and Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3 Outlets — Types and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3.1 Outlet Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Outlet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4 Top Dimensions — Grate-Free Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4.1 Geometry for the Drain Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.2 Opening Area Requirements for Various Classifications of Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 Openings in Top Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5 Top Loading — Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

5.1 Loading Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5.2 Test Procedure for Grate Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6 Materials and Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

6.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6.2 Finishes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7 Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.1 Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.2 Anchor Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.3 Auxiliary Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.4 Backwater Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.5 Clamping Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.6 Dome Grate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7.7 Floor Cleanout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.8 Hinged Grate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.9 Secondary Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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 7.10 Sediment Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.11 Trap Primer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
7.12 Heel-Resistant Strainers and Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

8 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

9 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figures
1 Area Drain Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Floor Drain Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Drain for Built-up Shower — Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Drain for Prefabricated Shower — Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Trench Drain Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 Bottom Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7 Side Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8 Side Outlet Integral Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
9 Optional Features Available for Use With Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tables
1 Minimum Dimensions for Threaded Outlet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Minimum Dimensions for Inside Caulk (Gasket) Outlet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Minimum Dimensions for Hubbed (Push-on) Outlet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Open Area Requirements for Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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1 GENERAL ASTM D 1784, Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

Compounds and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
1.1 Scope (CPVC) Compounds
ASTM D 2661, Acrilonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
This Standard establishes design requirements for
Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe and
floor, area, adjustable floor, and trench drains that are
Fittings
used inside of, or outside and immediately adjacent to,
ASTM D 2665, Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
building structures that are typically nonresidential. It
Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe and Fittings
includes definitions, nomenclature, outlet types and
ASTM D 3965, Rigid Acrilonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
connections, grate-free area, top loading classifications,
(ABS) Compounds for Pipe and Fittings
materials and finishes, and variations in product design.
ASTM D 4066, Nylon Injection and Extrusion Materials
ASTM D 4101, Propylene Plastic Injection and Extru-
1.2 Units of Measurement
sion Materials
Values are stated in U.S. Customary units and the ASTM F 628, Acrilonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
International System of Units (SI). The U.S. Customary Schedule 40 Plastic Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe
units shall be considered as the standard. with a Cellular Core
ASTM G 23, Practice for Operating Light- and Water-
1.3 Illustrations Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) for Exposure
of Non-Metallic Materials
The illustrations (figures) included in this Standard
are intended only to describe and portray typical floor Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials
and trench drain types and are not intended to restrict (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Consho-
design or to be used for specification purposes. hocken, PA 19428-2959.

1.4 Reference Standards ASME B1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engi-
The following documents form a part of this Standard
neers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York, NY
to the extent specified herein (the latest issue shall
10016-5990
apply):
ASTM A 48, Grey Iron Castings
ASTM A 74, Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings 1.5 Definitions
ASTM A 307, Carbon Steel Externally Threaded Fas- area, grate-free: total area of the drainage openings
teners in the grate.
ASTM A 536, Ductile Iron Castings
ASTM A 563, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts area, open: see area, grate-free.
ASTM A 888, Hubless Cast Iron Sanitary Systems
blow hole: a hole in casting due to air or gas in the
ASTM B 16, Free Cutting Brass Rod, Bar and Shapes
metal or mold.
for Use in Screw Machines
ASTM B 584, Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General cold shut: casting defects formed when two streams
Applications of metal become so cold that they do not fuse upon
ASTM C 564, Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe meeting, creating an incomplete casting.
and Fittings
ASTM C 584, Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General drain, adjustable floor: a floor drain designed for use
Applications in finished floor areas, including showers, with an
ASTM D 1248, Polyethylene Plastic Molding & Extru- adjustable strainer and grate and a seepage flange on
sion Materials the body.

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Grate Strainer grate

Anchor Nonferrous
flange adjustable strainer

Clamping device
Drain body Seepage opening
sump Drain body
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sump
Outlet
Outlet connection
connection

FIG. 3 DRAIN FOR BUILT-UP SHOWER —

FIG. 1 AREA DRAIN NOMENCLATURE NOMENCLATURE

Grate

Clamping device Sealing

(for securing washer
waterproof
membrane)
Friction
Seepage washer
flange
Seepage
opening FIG. 4 DRAIN FOR PREFABRICATED
Sediment SHOWER — NOMENCLATURE
bucket
Drain body Grate
sump

Outlet
connection

FIG. 2 FLOOR DRAIN NOMENCLATURE

drain, area: a manufactured receptor designed to re- Body extension

ceive and convey run-off water or other liquid from section
the areas immediately adjacent to the building structure Outlet
to the drainage system (see Fig. 1). connection Body outlet
section
drain, floor: a manufactured receptor designed to re-
ceive and convey run-off water or other liquid from
FIG. 5 TRENCH DRAIN NOMENCLATURE
building floors to the drainage system (see Fig. 2).
drain, shower: a manufactured receptor designed to
receive and convey the water in a built-up or pre- heel-proof opening: a grate designed to resist entry
fabricated shower (see Figs. 3 and 4). of high-heeled shoes.
drain, trench: a long, narrow, manufactured receptor seepage opening: a perforation (hole) in the side wall
designed to receive and convey run-off water or other of drain body sump (usually several are included) above
liquids to the drainage system, from a broad flat area seepage (flashing) flange to receive any seepage from
inside of or immediately adjacent to the building struc- around the drain and to direct such seepage into the
ture (see Fig. 5). sump.
fin: projection on castings due to imperfect joints. weephole: same as seepage opening.

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2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Drain Bodies

2.1.1 Materials. Drain bodies shall be of cast iron,

copper alloy, ABS, PVC, PE, PP, or other approved
materials meeting the requirements of this Standard.
Materials shall comply with the standards cited in para.
1.4. No obstruction shall be permitted in the caulking
area of a body. Inside caulk

2.1.2 Weep Holes. Weep holes in bodies shall be

a minimum of three in number and shall be a minimum
of 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) in diameter.
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Threaded
2.1.3 Smooth Mating Surfaces. The body and
clamping ring shall have smooth, level surfaces to
provide a watertight joint with the membrane.

2.2 Shower Drains

2.2.1 Strainers. Shower drain strainers shall be

Hubless spigot
stainless steel 300 series alloy with a minimum thickness or solvent weld
of 0.050 in. (1.3 mm). The strainer shall be of the
snap-on type or screw fastened. The minimum waterway
FIG. 6 BOTTOM OUTLET
area of strainers shall be equal to the area of a 2 in.
pipe [3.1416 in.2 (2 027 mm2 )].

2.2.2 Crown/Collar. A 24 gauge corrosion-resis-

tant crown and/or collar of 1⁄4 in. brass ring shall be
required between the strainer and cast iron bodies.

2.3 Bolts and Fasteners

Bolts and fasteners for cast iron or copper alloy
drains shall be a minimum of 5⁄16 in. NC. Bolts and
fasteners for plastic drains shall be a minimum of 1⁄4 Hub Threaded Spigot
in. NC. A minimum of three bolts per drain shall be (outside caulk)
provided. Screw and bolts provided for shower drains or solvent weld
shall be 300 series stainless steel or copper alloy
complying with ASTM B 584 (Alloy C 85200 or C FIG. 7 SIDE OUTLET
85400) or ASTM B 16.

3 OUTLETS — TYPES AND CONNECTIONS 3.1.3 Side Outlet With Integral Trap. Threaded,
hub (outside caulk), spigot, hubless or solvent-welded
3.1 Outlet Types with centerline of outlet horizontal, and with P trap
integral with drain body sump. (See Fig. 8.)
3.1.1 Bottom Outlet. Threaded, inside caulk,
spigot, hubless, or solvent-welded with centerline of 3.2 Outlet Connections
outlet vertical. (See Fig. 6.)
3.2.1 Threaded. All threaded outlet connections
3.1.2 Side Outlet. Threaded, hub (outside caulk), shall be American Standard Taper Pipe Threads for
spigot, hubless, or solvent-welded with centerline of general use (NPT) and shall conform to the minimum
outlet horizontal. (See Fig. 7.) dimensions shown in Table 1.

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2 in.
(51 mm)
7/
32 in.
Spigot Hub (5.6 mm)
Threaded (outside caulk)
or solvent weld A

FIG. 8 SIDE OUTLET INTEGRAL TRAP TABLE 2 MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR

INSIDE CAULK (GASKET) OUTLET
CONNECTIONS
Nominal
D Pipe A B
Size, in. in. mm in. mm
A
B 2 1
2 ⁄2 64 3 76
3 35⁄8 92 41⁄8 105
4 45⁄8 117 51⁄8 130
TABLE 1 MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR
5 55⁄8 143 61⁄8 156
THREADED OUTLET CONNECTIONS 6 65⁄8 168 71⁄8 181
Nominal A
Pipe NPT, B D
Size, in. in. in. mm in. mm 7/
32 in.
1
1 ⁄2 1
1 ⁄2 5
2 ⁄16 59 7
⁄16 11 (5.6 mm)
2 2 27⁄8 73 7
⁄16 11
21⁄2 21⁄2 33⁄8 86 5
⁄8 16
3 3 41⁄8 105 3
⁄4 19 A 2 in. B
4 4 51⁄8 130 13
⁄16 21
5 5 61⁄4 159 7
⁄8 22 (51 mm)
6 6 71⁄4 184 1 25

TABLE 3 MINIMUM DIMENSIONS FOR

3.2.2 Inside Caulk. All inside caulk outlet connec- HUBBED (PUSH-ON) OUTLET CONNECTIONS
tions shall conform to the minimum dimensions shown Nominal
in Table 2. No obstructions shall be permitted in the A B
Pipe
caulking areas. Size, in. in. mm in. mm

3.2.3 Hub (Outside Caulk). All hub connections 2 2 51 3 76

shall conform to the minimum dimensions shown in 3 3 76 41⁄8 105
4 4 102 51⁄8 130
Table 3. 5 5 127 61⁄8 156
6 6 152 71⁄8 181
3.2.4 Spigot. All spigot outlet connections shall
conform to the beadless dimensions shown in ASTM
A 74 or ASTM A 888.
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3.3 Tolerances
3.2.5 Solvent Cement. All solvent-cemented out-
let connections shall be made using appropriate solvent Dimensions given in Tables 1, 2, and 3 and the
cement and methods of joining. ABS solvent cement associated figures shall be subject to standard commer-
joints shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2661 and cial tolerances of ± 1⁄16 in. (± 1.6 mm).
PVC solvent cement joints shall be in accordance with
ASTM D 2665. 4 TOP DIMENSIONS — GRATE-FREE AREA
3.2.6 O-ring or Gasketed Joints. O-ring or gas-
4.1 Geometry for the Drain Top
keted joints shall comply with ASTM C 564, ASTM
C 1440, or CSA B602. The drain top shall be any geometric shape.

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TABLE 4 OPEN AREA REQUIREMENTS 5.1.3 Heavy Duty. Grates having safe live load
FOR DRAINS (as calculated in para. 5.2.5) between 5,000 lb (2 250
Transverse kg) and 7,499 lb (3 375 kg).
Outlet
Area of Grate Free Area
Connection
Connecting Pipe Min.
5.1.4 Extra Heavy Duty. Grates having safe live
Size, load (as calculated in para. 5.2.5) between 7,500 lb
2 2 2 2
in. in. cm in. cm
(3 375 kg) and 10,000 lb (4 500 kg).
Floor Drains
5.1.5 Special Duty. Grates having safe live load
2 3.14 20.3 5.0 32.3 (as calculated in para. 5.2.5) over 10,000 lb (4 500 kg)
3 7.06 45.5 11.0 71.0
4 12.5 80.6 18.0 116.1
shall be considered special duty.
5 19.6 126.4 30.0 193.5
6 28.3 182.5 42.0 270.9 5.2 Test Procedure for Grate Loading

Shower Drains
Safe live load requirements, as listed in para. 5.1
shall be determined as follows:
2 3.14 20.3 5.0 32.3
3 7.06 45.5 11.0 71.0 5.2.1 Load Classifications. Load classifications
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4 12.5 80.6 18.0 116.1

as stated in para. 5.1 shall be determined by labora-
Area and Trench Drains (subject to rainfall) tory tests.
2 3.14 20.3 6.5 41.9 5.2.2 Platen Size. A 3.5 in. (89 mm) diameter
3 7.06 45.5 14.0 90.3 platen shall be applied to the center of the grate
4 12.5 80.6 25.0 161.3
5 19.6 126.4 40.0 258.0
specimen.
6 28.3 182.5 56.0 361.2
5.2.3 Loading. Loading shall be applied slowly so
that point of failure can be observed.
5.2.4 Point of Failure
4.2 Open Area Requirements for Various
(a) Brittle Materials (Cast Iron). The point of failure
Classifications of Drains
of brittle materials shall be the load (in pounds or
Opening area requirements for drains shall be as kilograms) at which the first fracture on any part of
shown in Table 4. the specimen appears.
(b) Ductile Material. The point of failure of ductile
4.3 Openings in Top Grates materials shall be the load at which the permanent set
(at the point of loading) is greater than 2% of the
Openings shall be any geometric shape. Openings longest transverse dimension of the specimen.
shall be sized to exclude debris and accommodate the
anticipated traffic. When drainage requirements dictate
openings that would permit entrance of debris, a sedi- 5.2.5 Safe Live Load. The maximum safe live
ment bucket shall be installed in the drain body sump load shall be computed by dividing the load at failure
to intercept this debris. by two.

6 MATERIALS AND FINISHES

5 TOP LOADING — CLASSIFICATION
6.1 Materials
5.1 Loading Classifications
The items covered in this Standard shall be of
Grates and top rims shall be designed to meet the
the material specified and shall meet all applicable
following loading classifications:
requirements and standards given herein. The castings
5.1.1 Light Duty. Grates having safe live load (as for these drains shall be sound, free of blow holes,
calculated in para. 5.2.5) under 2,000 lb (900 kg). cold shuts, and other imperfections, and shall be of
uniform wall thickness and true to pattern. They shall
5.1.2 Medium Duty. Grates having safe live load also be clean and free of fins. It shall not be the intent
(as calculated in para. 5.2.5) between 2,000 lb (900 of this Standard to limit acceptable materials to those
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meeting the requirements of this Standard and having 6.2.2 Cadmium Plate. After preplating cleaning,
comparable performance shall be permitted. parts shall be given a Commercial Grade Cadmium
Plate.
6.1.1 Cast Iron. Castings shall conform to ASTM
Specification for Grey Iron Castings A 48, Class 25. 6.2.3 Chrome Plate, Decorative. Parts shall be
The minimum thickness for the casting shall be 7⁄32 polished prior to plating and then given a Commercial
in. (5.6 mm). Grade Copper-Nickel-Chromium Plate.

6.1.2 Copper Alloy. Castings shall conform to the 6.2.4 Bronze Chromate. Parts shall first be given
chemical and mechanical requirements of ASTM B a Commercial Grade Cadmium Plate and then a Com-
584 for Copper Alloy Nos. C83600, C83800, and mercial Grade Bronze Chromate treatment.
C84400. The minimum thickness for the casting shall
be 5⁄32 in. (4 mm). 6.2.5 Zinc Plate. After preplating cleaning, parts
shall be given a Commercial Grade Zinc Plate.
6.1.3 Leaded Nickel Bronze (Nickel Silver).
Castings shall conform to the chemical and mechanical
requirements of ASTM B 584 for Copper Alloy Nos. 7 VARIATIONS
C97300, C97600, and C99700. The minimum thickness
The optional features listed are stated here to identify
for the casting shall be 5⁄32 in. (4 mm).
the variations available for different applications. (See
6.1.4 ABS. Floor drain bodies manufactured from also Fig. 9.)
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) shall conform to
physical property requirements contained in ASTM D 7.1 Extension
3965. The cell classification shall be 3-2-2-2-2. The A component that is used to raise the grate to the
minimum thickness for the mold shall be 5⁄32 in. (4 floor level where deeper slabs are encountered.
mm). Inserts for fasteners in plastic drains shall be
molded into the plastic material.
7.2 Anchor Flange
6.1.5 PVC. Floor drain bodies manufactured from A flange that extends from the side of drain body
Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) shall conform to physical to enable anchoring of the drain to the concrete slab.
property requirements contained in ASTM D1784. The
cell classification shall be 12454-B, 12454-C, or
7.3 Auxiliary Inlet
14333-C. The minimum thickness for the mold shall
be 5⁄32 in. (4 mm). Inserts for fasteners in plastic drains A connection in the side of drain body sump that
shall be molded into the plastic material. receives discharge from another fixture, appliance, or
drain.
6.1.6 Bolting Materials. The materials for studs,
nuts, cap screws, and other steel fasteners shall at least
7.4 Backwater Valve
equal the requirements of ASTM Specifications A 307,
Carbon Steel Externally Threaded Fasteners, Grade A, A component that is used to prevent backflow of
and A 563, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts, Grade A. waste or storm water into the building.
Threads shall be Classes 2A and 2B, and shall be plated.
7.5 Clamping Device
6.2 Finishes
This component is installed in floors where a water-
In all cases in which parts are to be coated or plated, proof membrane, or metallic or composition flashing
they shall be cleaned to provide a suitable surface for is required. The clamping device shall be a secured
proper bonding of the finish. nonpunctuating type of ring.

6.2.1 Paint Coatings. Iron castings shall be

7.6 Dome Grate
cleaned and coated with a suitable paint, lacquer, or
synthetic coating of quality to provide protection against A convex grate that has available grate-free area
rusting of ferrous surfaces during normal handling and above floor level to enable drainage if debris collects
warehousing prior to installation. around the base of the grate.

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Dome grate Hinged grate

Floor
cleanout
Clamping device

Anchor
flange
Auxillary
Sediment
Trap inlet
bucket Backwater
primer valve
connection

Backwater
valve

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Extension

Secondary
strainer

FIG. 9 OPTIONAL FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR USE WITH DRAINS

7.7 Floor Cleanout 7.12 Heel-Resistant Strainers and Grates

A cleanout that permits access to the drain line from A grate designed to resist entry of high-heeled shoes,
finished floor level. in which the maximum grate hole size in least dimension
shall be 5⁄16 in. (8 mm).
7.8 Hinged Grate
8 TESTING
A component that enables access to the drain without
completely removing the secured grate from the body. Plastic floor drains and related components intended
for exposure to outside elements shall be tested for
weathering in accordance with the methodology con-
7.9 Secondary Strainer
tained in ASTM G 23, or accelerated weathering tests
An additional strainer, set in the base of drain body in accordance with ASTM D 4329 test cycle B. The
sump, that intercepts debris that might pass through test shall be conducted for a minimum of 2,000 hr.
grate openings. After the test, tensile strength shall be no less than a
minimum 90% of its original value; and the hardness
shall not be less thaņ 20% of its original value. Test
7.10 Sediment Bucket
samples shall be cut from the finished product or
A device that intercepts debris before it enters the molded from the material used to manufacture the
drain line. finished product.

7.11 Trap Primer Connection 9 MARKING

A tapped boss on the drain body used to receive The floor drain shall be marked with the manufac-
discharge from the trap primer valve. turer’s name or trademark.

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 ASME STANDARDS RELATED TO PLUMBING

Air Gaps in Plumbing Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.1.2-1991(R1998)

Air Gap Fittings for Use With Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances, and
Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.1.3-2000
Performance Standard and Installation Procedures for Stainless Steel
Drainage Systems for Sanitary, Storm, and Chemical Applications,
Above and Below Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.3.1-1993
Macerating Toilet Systems and Related Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.3.4-2000
Water Heater Relief Valve Drain Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.4.1-1993(R1998)
Plastic Fittings for Connecting Water Closets to the
Sanitary Drainage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.4.3-1999
Floor-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for
Public Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.6.1M-1997
Framing-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Water Closets With
Concealed Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.6.2-2000
Enameled and Epoxy Coated Cast Iron and PVC Plastic Sanitary
Floor Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.6.7-2001
Backwater Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.14.1-1975(R1998)
Grease Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.14.3-2000
Grease Removal Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.4.4-2001
Plumbing Fixture Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.18.1-2000
Performance Requirements for Backflow Protection Devices
and Systems in Plumbing Fixture Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.18.3M-1996
Flexible Water Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.18.6-1999
Deck-Mounted Bath/Shower Transfer Valves With Integral
Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.18.7-1999
Enameled Cast Iron Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.1M-1994(R1999)

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Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.19.2M-1998
Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures (Designed for Residential Use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.3-2000
Porcelain Enameled Formed Steel Plumbing Fixtures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.4M-1994(R1999)
Trim for Water-Closet Bowls, Tanks, and Urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.5-1999
Hydraulic Performance Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.6-1995
Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.19.7M-1995
Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas,
Hot Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.8M-1987(R1996)
Non-Vitreous Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.9M-1991(R1998)
Dual Flush Devices for Water Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.10-1994
Wall Mounted and Pedestal Mounted, Adjustable and Pivoting
Lavatory and Sink Carrier Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.12-2000
Bathtub/Whirlpool Bathtubs With Pressure Sealed Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.19.15-2001
Floor Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.21.1M-1991(R1998)
Roof Drains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A112.21.2M-1983
Hydrants for Utility and Maintenance Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.21.3M-1985(R1995)
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A112.36.2M-1991(R1998)

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