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Old 05-20-2009, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HayZee518 View Post
probably the reason is that they are part of your effluent drain. a backup of the drain would cause sewage to come up. the floor drains have no traps
If they are part of the sanitary sewer system they better have traps.
They also should have trap primers...

The home inspector?

I'm still questioning the need to cap them...
I question the credibility of most home inspectors...
Does this basement ever have a water problem?
Where does the water heater T&P drain go to?
Condensate Drain for A/C?
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