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Which of the following requires an indirect connection to the drainage system?

Equipment that handles food or water for consumption, like an ice maker or a food prep sink, must be indirectly connected to the drainage system with an air gap

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Question: Which of the following requires an indirect connection to the drainage system?

Answer options:

  • A residential kitchen sink. ✅ The drain from a commercial ice maker.
  • A janitor's service sink (mop sink).
  • A second-floor bathtub.

Correct answer: The drain from a commercial ice maker.

Explanation: Equipment that handles food or water for consumption, like an ice maker or a food prep sink, must be indirectly connected to the drainage system with an air gap to prevent any possibility of drain water backing up and contaminating the equipment.

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