A Guide to Siphonic Roof Drainage

Recorded On: 10/25/2023

This one-hour webinar sponsored by MIFAB discusses the benefits of using siphonic drainage vs traditional gravity. Attendees will be able to understand a new method of roof drainage that utilizes smaller diameter pipe running with no pitch, a more efficient roof drain which leads to an overall safer roof with less penetrations, and lastly a look at how to utilize siphonic drainage to be compliant with changes to code regarding sizing the roof drain based on GPM. 


Content Outline:

  • What is siphonic roof drainage?
  • Gravity drainage shortcomings
  • Benefits of siphonic roof drainage
  • Reason for codes governing siphonic roof drainage
  • Rules of thumb when designing siphonic roof drainage
  • How to effectively apply the codes




By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to understand the value a siphonic system can bring to their project - not only the monetary value, but also the improved efficiency/safety it brings to the building.

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Instructor: Brennan Doherty

Brennan Doherty, National Specifications Manager for MIFAB HydroMax, was responsible for helping introduce Siphonic Roof Drainage into the newest ASPE Plumbing Engineer Design Handbook V2. In his role, Brennan is responsible for educating owners, design build contractors, and engineers across the country on both the technical and cost savings benefits of Siphonic Roof Drainage.






This webinar is sposnored by MIFAB and is free for ASPE members. 

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The sponsor receives attendees' names and email addresses for those that sign up for the live webinar.

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