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Emergency
Drain Systems
Water
damage is a major inconvenience and cost for building tenants and
owners. It is also a primary cause of major claims for insurance
carriers. If you add to this situation the expanding problem of
health and liability concerns for mold buildup due to water between
floors and in walls, the containment of water damage becomes
critical.
Because
all but the least expensive ProSet pipe penetrations automatically waterproof,
this prevents the water resulting from an emergency from using
penetrations as a path to multi-floor and between-floor damage.
ProSet drain technology complements this by providing a safe way to
remove the water.
And,
because
the Trap Guard® does not require a trap or a vent, it
can be used for emergency water drainage in any location in a
building. This can be tied into a dedicated Emergency Drain System
for the building, with the runoff emerging at ground level.
There
are many potential causes of water emergencies. In a multi-story
office building, they could be the result of the use of the
sprinkler system, either for a fire or by accident. Or, perhaps they
could be the result of an after-hours burst pipe or an overflowing
toilet. Regardless of cause, the ability to drain away excess water,
combined with waterproof penetrations, will significantly cut down
on damage and inconvenience. it will also reduce the possibility of
mold buildup.
For multi-story residential buildings, the potential for water
emergencies is increased by the potential for burst washing machine
hoses and bathroom overflows. Since ProSet has a drain that can be
used and sealed with a wooden floor, both wood frame and concrete
multi-story residential buildings can be equipped with a Trap Guard-based
Emergency Drain System. Until now this was not possible for
buildings with wood floors.
In
both office and residential buildings, this combination of sealed
penetrations and ability to drain away excess water makes true
tenant separation possible.
Trap Guard®
US Patent Number: 6,795,987
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