FLOOR AND TRENCH DRAINS
Philadelphia Code Subcode P, § 413
in effectSECTION 413 FLOOR AND TRENCH DRAINS
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P-413.3 Size of floor drains and trench drains. Floor drains, emergency floor drains, and trench drains shall have a drain outlet not less than 2 3 inches (51 76 mm) in diameter. An adjustable repair coupling shall be permitted to connect underground piping to a floor drain or trench drain.
Exception: Floor drains serving one and two-family dwellings shall have a drain outlet not less than 2 inches (51 mm).
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Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-270780Fetched: 10/27/2026
