scope:

This Standard covers solid waste containment interceptors and specifies general requirements, testing requirements, and markings and identification.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard is to:

(a) establish acceptable criteria for solid waste containment interceptors;

(b) serve as a guide for producers, distributors, architects, engineers, contractors, installers, inspectors, and users;

(c) promote understanding regarding materials and manufacturing of solid waste containment interceptors; and

(d) provide for markings that identify solid waste containment interceptors that comply with this Standard.

Solid waste containment interceptors covered by this Standard are intended for

(a) specialty uses including dental offices, medical offices, laundry applications and testing laboratories; and

(b) installation as a trap or after the appliance or machine.

The requirements of this Standard are not intended to prevent the use of alternate materials or methods of construction provided such alternates meet the intent of this Standard.

Amendments to this Standard will be made after processing according to the standards writing procedures of IAPMO.