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A client requests the installation of a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal unit. The National Plumbing Code requires a specific type of trap for such installations to maintain a proper water seal. What type of trap is typically required for a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal unit?
The National Plumbing Code of Canada mandates the use of a P-trap for fixtures like kitchen sinks with garbage disposals to maintain a proper water seal and pre
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Question: A client requests the installation of a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal unit. The National Plumbing Code requires a specific type of trap for such installations to maintain a proper water seal. What type of trap is typically required for a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal unit?
Answer options:
- An S-trap
- A running trap ✅ A P-trap
- A drum trap
Correct answer: A P-trap
Explanation: The National Plumbing Code of Canada mandates the use of a P-trap for fixtures like kitchen sinks with garbage disposals to maintain a proper water seal and prevent sewer gases from entering the building. S-traps lead to siphoning, running traps are less common for fixtures, and drum traps are generally not permitted for sinks.
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