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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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