Trap Arm Length

Maximum trap arm length by pipe diameter and slope.

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Formula and source

Trap-arm horizontal length capped per IPC 2021 Section 909.1, Table 909.1 keyed to trap-arm size.

IPC 2021 (International Plumbing Code). Section 909, Table 909.1.

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