Air gap separation definition

Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle.

Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the overflow level rim of the receptacle, and shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the flood level rim of the vessel, but in no case less than one inch.

Air gap separation means a physical separation between the discharge end of a supply pipe and the top rim of its receiving vessel of at least 1 inch or twice the diameter of the supply pipe, whichever is greater.

Examples of Air gap separation in a sentence

• Air gap separation to be approved shall be at least twice the diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, but in no case less than one inch.

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• Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the overflow level rim of the receptacle, and shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the flood level rim of the vessel, but in no case less than one inch.

• Air gap separation to be approved shall be at least twice the diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically above the top rim of the receiving vessel, but in no case less than one inch.

• Air gap separation may be used to protect against backflow caused by back pressure or back siphonage and to protect a public water supply system from substances which are hazardous to health and shall be approved for use only when installed in accordance with Uniform State Plumbing Code, 248 CMR 2.00.

More Definitions of Air gap separation

Air gap separation means a minimum vertical air gap between the outlet of the water supply fitting which fills a storage tank, and the highest overflow water level of that storage tank.

Air gap separation means a physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel. The air- gap shall be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel, and in no case less than two inches.

Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle. The differential distance shall be at least double the diameter (D) of the supply pipe. In no case shall the air gap be less than 1 inch. (See FIG. 4-1). FIG. 4-1

Air gap separation means a physical break between a supply pipe and a receiving vessel. The air-gap shall be at least 2.5 times the diameter of the supply pipe, measured vertically above the top rim of the vessel. Supply pipes less than one-inch diameter shall have a minimum air-gap of 2.5 inches.

Air gap separation means a physical break between a supply of pipe and a receiving vessel. The air gap shall be at least eight (8) inches, or twice the influent pipe diameter, whichever is greater.

Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture, or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle. The distance shall be twice the pipe diameter but never less than one inch.

Air gap separation means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or