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Scuppers


A scupper is an opening in the side walls of an open-air structure, for purposes of draining water. They are usually placed at or near ground level, and allow rain or liquids to flow off the side of the open-air structure, instead of pooling within the walls.

There are two main kinds of scupper:

Schematics employed in hydraulic diagrams


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