Washer failure into sump pump?

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Nj6964

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I’m finishing my basement and my washing machine (which is plumbed to a drain per code) is positioned next to my sump pump pit. I was thinking there must be some way to utilize this convenient location in case of a major washer failure or leak.

I know they make washer pans with a drain that I could route into the pump in case of emergency. Just curious if anyone has seen any other more robust solutions. Thinking a pan under the floor that leads to the sump pump pit? I always have concerned that in a major failure the water will get everywhere and not land in the little pan under the washer. Thanks so much!!
 

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I don't know what your thinking, but a common floor drain is the most common and useful emergency fixture. Beyond that your wall/floor construction can do a lot. If I were worried about a failure I would make the room so that it's capable of "holding water" and that the floor sloped to the emergency floor drain.
 

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Thanks! That’s helped me thinking a little on how to belt and suspenders the room. The bottom plate are all PT. A little caulking to the concrete would at least contain a spill to that room and maybe something hidden under the doorway threshold.
 
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