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AREA DRAIN [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

A drain set in the floor of a basement areaway, any depressed entry way, a loading platform, or a cemented driveway which cannot be drained otherwise.

CONT

... area drains are similar to floor drains except that they should be more substantial in construction and should have a greater capacity for draining off water.

OBS

Compare with yard drain and floor drain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Avaloirs. Destinés à recueillir les eaux de ruissellement, ce sont des regards dont le tampon a été remplacé par une grille.

CONT

Une installation de séparation d'hydrocarbures comporte des avaloirs de sol, un débourbeur et le séparateur proprement dit [...]

Spanish

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