Boiler Room Water Drainage

Detail ID 5.0288.1
Topic
Hydronic
Subtopic
Special Considerations
Desired Outcome

No standing water in boiler room

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

Specification Objective

Route maintenance blow-down piping to the nearest drain

No standing water on the mechanical room floor

Specification Objective

Remove debris from drainage system and flush system removing any blockages

Verify that drainage system is capable of handling maximum volume of water

Functioning drainage system that is capable of handling drainage load

Specification Objective

Clean blow-down pit out to handle the volume of water required to sufficiently reduce blow-down temperature for safe discharge

Clear blow-down pit connection to the drain system

Blow-down temperature is within acceptable temperatures and pit drains correctly

Specification Objective

Size sump pit to handle the volume of water required to sufficiently reduce water temperature for safe discharge

Verify that sump pump is rated for high-temperature application, operates correctly, and contains a check valve

Collect and properly discharge water

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