What plumbing code does your state follow?

Green Drain is cUPC listed under ASSE 1072-2020 (IAPMO File No. 9301), which is recognized by both the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC). Together, these two model codes cover all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. While local jurisdictions may have additional amendments, Green Drain's cUPC listing provides the foundation for code acceptance nationwide. Use the state-by-state table above to identify your state's adopted code, and contact your local AHJ for final confirmation.

ASSE 1072 is the American Society of Sanitary Engineering standard titled "Performance Requirements for Barrier Type Floor Drain Trap Seal Protection Devices." It defines testing and performance criteria for waterless trap seal products, including opening force, flow rate capacity, evaporation reduction, and mechanical cycle life. The current version is ASSE 1072-2020. Products that pass this standard's testing protocol are listed as barrier-type waterless trap seal protection devices (WTSPDs). Green Drain meets all ASSE 1072-2020 performance requirements.

In most jurisdictions, installing Green Drain does not require a plumbing permit because the device drops into an existing drain body without modifying any piping. It is a maintenance-level installation, similar to replacing a drain grate. No tools are required. However, permit requirements vary by local Authority Having Jurisdiction. If you are working on a new construction or major renovation project, Green Drain should be included in the plumbing specifications under CSI MasterFormat section 22 13 16.

Even if your local plumbing code does not explicitly reference ASSE 1072 by name, Green Drain's cUPC listing through IAPMO provides a recognized path to code acceptance. The cUPC mark indicates that the product has been independently tested and certified to meet applicable plumbing standards. Most local Authorities Having Jurisdiction accept cUPC-listed products as evidence of compliance. Contact your local AHJ and reference IAPMO File No. 9301 for verification.

Yes. Green Drain holds cUPC listing, which covers both the United States and Canada. The "c" in cUPC indicates Canadian compliance. Additionally, Green Drain has BMEC equivalency recognition for use in Ontario. The product is accepted across Canadian provinces under the National Plumbing Code of Canada framework. For projects in Ontario specifically, reference the BMEC equivalency documentation in addition to the cUPC listing.

No. Green Drain does not replace a P-trap. It supplements the existing P-trap by providing a mechanical barrier that prevents sewer gas, odors, pests, and pathogens from escaping through the drain when the water seal evaporates. The P-trap remains in place and continues to function normally. Think of Green Drain as a backup to the water seal. When the P-trap water evaporates (which happens in drains that are not used regularly), Green Drain's silicone valve maintains a continuous mechanical seal. Green Drain is classified as a barrier-type floor drain trap seal protection device under ASSE 1072-2020.