Dishwasher supply valve

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by jgromkoski

Would you say the same thing if there were no valve on the cold water supply for a water heater?

Is it on a 2 way valve.(apples and Oranges)
Tell me what the issue is with a 2 way valve on a hot water supply line and dishwasher again?

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Very rare occurrence John that would happen, but seen it before.
Some of these old houses had very few valves and when you needed one, usually the main shut off valve was the one.

Of course in today's world of new homes and codes, valve stoppers are a requirement in most states.
I wish I had a valve on my dishwasher, I have to go in the basement and shut off the sink too.
Every valve I have usually leaks by and have to use the secondary (main).

Not a defect unless in a new home where it was required by IRC and Jurisdiction.
Upgrade would always be an added benefit for a client.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by jgromkoski

New construction. Single valve for kitchen sink hot water and dishwasher. I say there should be separate valves for each fixture. What say you?

What does the AHJ require?

[Bob Elliott]

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[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

What's the big deal. Ive been in my house 20 years. Put in a new faucet and dishwasher when I moved in. Haven't turned off the hot water since. My mom has been in her house 57 years. Changed the faucet once. Only time the water has been turned off under her sink.

I see separate valve on new construction 90% of the time. Almost never on old construction. Not a deal breaker.

[John Gromkoski]

Originally Posted by sstanczyk

What's the big deal. Ive been in my house 20 years. Put in a new faucet and dishwasher when I moved in. Haven't turned off the hot water since. My mom has been in her house 57 years. Changed the faucet once. Only time the water has been turned off under her sink.

I see separate valve on new construction 90% of the time. Almost never on old construction. Not a deal breaker.

Definitely not a deal breaker. Not even that big a deal from a practical standpoint. Just wondering if it was something other guys would include in their report or not. It seems the general consensus is that if there is at least one valve present for both move on and call it a day. I don't want to be that "nitpicky" inspector but I do want to call out a defect if it truly is a defect, i.e. separate valves are required, especially in new construction where someone is spending close to $600,000 on a condo.

[Bob Elliott]

That cool but let it slide .
Now that strange waste "T" is another story.Looks like brass with a copper tee.
When getting nitpicky you can use the needs a airgap comment.
I check flex hose,leaks under unit and secured to counter not with silicone or glue.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Air gap!! Bob, I have never seen one yet in new or old houses. Do you think plumbers know what they are? For, they never put them in.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Air gap!! Bob, I have never seen one yet in new or old houses. Do you think plumbers know what they are? For, they never put them in.

It's rare but it happens.Usually in high rises.
I am happy with a high reverse trap.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

About all I see Bob. At least they were thinking of it, right?