S-Traps and electrical hazards - AMI sample photo from a home inspection

Fashionable sinks haven’t sported S-traps for over 100 years.

Like wearing white shoes after labor day, S-traps simply aren’t done.  Of course, the lack of a high loop at the dishwasher drain is also a sad error. These mistakes will make little difference, however, to the poor soul who reaches a wet hand under the sink to turn on the disposer, only to touch the live parts on the side of the switch…