Is this considered and air gap

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

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No…thats a studer vent…

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What Russell said, that is not for dishwasher.

Example of D.W. air gap

http://www.nachi.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40773&d=1292803489

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Example of an air gap.

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

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This is what it looks like:

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

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

Air gap;

http://airgap.com/_webImagesSml/Amerigap52ChromeSinkQDwebSml.jpg

:slight_smile:

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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.