Floor drain
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A floor drain is a plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water near it. They are usually round, but can also be square or rectangular. They usually range from 2 to 12 inches (5.1 to 30.5 cm); most are 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. They have gratings that are made of metal or plastic. The floor around the drain is also level or sloped to allow the water to flow to the drain.[citation needed]
Many residential basements have one or more floor drains, usually near a
A floor drain should always have a
A floor sink is a type of floor drain primarily used as an indirect waste receptor. It is generally deeper than a standard floor drain and can have a full or partial grate, or no grate as required to accommodate the indirect waste pipes. It usually has a dome strainer in the bottom to prevent splash-back. The body material can be epoxy coated or enameled cast iron, stainless steel, or PVC.[1] Floor sinks are found in commercial kitchens and some hospital applications.
Standards
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers publishes standard A112.6.3, on floor and trench drains.
References
- PMID 32549588.