Posted: 12/31/2010 11:02:51 AM EDT
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We are planning on moving the washer and dryer inside the house. It is currently in the garage. A few questions:
Are there building code requirements on how much clearance is needed in front of a w/d? Is a floor drain required? |
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I dunno about your area. A call to the local building inspector would be best for you.
I can tell you there are best practices (and codes) regarding the wiring/outlets for both those appliances, as well as how the dryer is vented. That last part is very important, as improper dryer venting accounts for a good number of house fires, and can also cause moisture damage to your walls if not done correctly. |
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Electrical and gas supply has to be code worthy. Many municipalities require washers to be in a pan.
Dryer: gas connection must be metal -NOW stainless no screws in vent-vent must be smooth inside 4" minimum vent duct vent must have outside backdraft damper Max run on vent 20' No combining vent with other systems Electric dryers need dedicated 30a circuit Not much on washers but you do want to obviously run lint traps but you need a 30" minimum stand on the drain NO traps in a floor drain Some municipalities still allow drainage into sump pit-storm sewer, you need to check. You also need dedicated 20a circuits for laundry All I remember right now, look it up to be certain |
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Electrical and gas supply has to be code worthy. Many municipalities require washers to be in a pan. Dryer: gas connection must be metal -NOW stainless no screws in vent-vent must be smooth inside 4" minimum vent duct vent must have outside backdraft damper Max run on vent 20' No combining vent with other systems Electric dryers need dedicated 30a circuit Not much on washers but you do want to obviously run lint traps but you need a 30" minimum stand on the drain NO traps in a floor drain Some municipalities still allow drainage into sump pit-storm sewer, you need to check. You also need dedicated 20a circuits for laundry All I remember right now, look it up to be certain Thanks for those tips. Electrical and plumbing as critical as it is, I don't have many questions about. The one thing I need to know is if there is a minimum clearance in front of the w/d. And if there is no code, what is the best practice? |
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Electrical and gas supply has to be code worthy. Many municipalities require washers to be in a pan. Dryer: gas connection must be metal -NOW stainless no screws in vent-vent must be smooth inside 4" minimum vent duct vent must have outside backdraft damper Max run on vent 20' No combining vent with other systems Electric dryers need dedicated 30a circuit Not much on washers but you do want to obviously run lint traps but you need a 30" minimum stand on the drain NO traps in a floor drain Some municipalities still allow drainage into sump pit-storm sewer, you need to check. You also need dedicated 20a circuits for laundry All I remember right now, look it up to be certain Thanks for those tips. Electrical and plumbing as critical as it is, I don't have many questions about. The one thing I need to know is if there is a minimum clearance in front of the w/d. And if there is no code, what is the best practice? I don't believe so for a w/d. Usually clearances are for furnaces (12" from a wall) electrical panels, B Vents etc. Make sure you can open the dryer door and work comfortably in-front of it, I doubt you will fail an inspection. Usually, blueprints lay out the laundy area, and I have neevr thought about this. I can go pull a set of drawings out of the shop and scale off a wall and w/d if you really need to split hairs. |