>Have not yet decided if EHS should push for drains or not, or, if it is even possible.
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I have been through this conversation more often than I would like and it is the source of much heartbreak for both designers and facility operators. The results have been roughly 75% no drains, 25% drains, generally driven by project budget vs. operating budgets available.
In my mind, this issue is a classic case of first cost vs. operating costs. although blame often gets reassigned to vague regulations ("ADA says this", "EPA says that") or the laws of physics ("it's impossible"). I will say that floor drains are a primary source of lab odor calls and often hazmat responses to lab buildings. So while there are benefits to having them, they aren't an unalloyed good for EHS purposes...
- Ralph
Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859
ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu
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