Why do they wrap the drain trap and cold supply line?

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Why do they wrap the drain trap and cold supply line?
Author: sum (FL) I saw this at a restaurant in Miami. Why do they put these pockets to wrap around the drain and cold water supply lines but not the hot supply line? Does it have something to do with minimizing condensation?
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Re: Why do they wrap the drain trap and cold supply line?
Author: bernabeu (SC) the hot should have also been wrapped the 'wrapping' is an ADA requirement the theory is that paralyzed people in a wheel chair (wearing shorts) can not feel heat or abrasion and therefor must be further protected ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Why do they wrap the drain trap and cold supply line?
Author: m & m (MD) The hot protector fell off, Building Maintenance didn't know what it was, and threw it out.
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Re: Why do they wrap the drain trap and cold supply line?
Author: hj (AZ) Some took it off, repaired the hot line, or faucet, and then discarded it.
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Re: Why do they wrap the drain trap and cold supply line?
Author: srloren (CA) Always helpful posts my friend. Good job.
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