Trap Sizes vs. Fixture Units
No. of fixture units and required trap size.
Maximum no. of fixture units and required trap sizes:
No. of Fixture Units | Trap Size (in) |
---|---|
1 | 1 1/4 |
2 - 3 | 1 1/2 |
3 - 4 | 2 |
5 - 6 | 3 |
6 - 8 | 4 |
- 1 ib = 25.4 mm
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