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Overflow Drain

Plumbing, Drainage & Water Systems
Also known asEmergency OverflowSecondary Drain

An Overflow Drain is a secondary drainage path that safely discharges water when a primary drain is blocked or capacity is exceeded, preventing dangerous accumulation. On data center roofs and in tanks it provides a visible, code-required backup to roof and storage drainage, protecting the structure and equipment from the loads and ingress caused by trapped water.

Category: MEP - Plumbing & Fire Protection  ·  Subcategory: Plumbing, Drainage & Water Systems  ·  Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.

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