Is this considered and air gap

[John Safstrom]

Is this vent considered an 'air gap'? There were 2 dishwashers in this kitchen and no air gap at the countertop.

[Russell J. Hensel]

No...thats a studer vent...

[Christopher Currins]

What Russell said, that is not for dishwasher.

Example of D.W. air gap

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

Example of an air gap.

[James F. McKee]

that is an air admitance valve or a vent for the drain line John...

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by jsafstrom

Is this vent considered an 'air gap'? There were 2 dishwashers in this kitchen and no air gap at the countertop.

This is what it looks like:

[Marcel R. Cyr]

http://www.studor.com/approvals.htm

Those vents in 2006 were not approved in all states, check with your local AHJ.

Air gap;

[John Safstrom]

Thanks for the replies. I know what an air gap for a dishwasher is when mounted on the countertop.

I hadn't seen an AAV mounted in a home before, just pictures.