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Allowed by code I was referring "Allowed under county code". My question is really related to whether or not 10 feet poses a functional problem. I don't want to hire a plumber and a carpenter to do the work, only to find out that I am going to have problems later, even if 10 feet is allowed...

***So what I am hearing is that 6ft is truly the max, even if allowed? Reasons, loss of venting, thus causing backups, etc? *** I know the Director for Building Inspections and code enforcement and will give him a call tomorrow. Unfortuantely I had to go ahead and make the offer for the...

Thanks I appreciate your response.. cleared up some confusion for me.. I think this will be possible if the VA code allows for 10ft... Just a matter of confirming and then deciding if we want to really make a mess of the kitchen ceiling, walls and removing the cabinets. This will not be an...

Venting A little more info: Prior to the modifications done after closing on the house and doing home improvements, this problem did not exist... About 1 year later the basement was finished and a bathrm was installed using the builder's rough in.. at the same time the bathroom was...

thanks Could an improper installation of the kitchen sink be the cause of the venting issue? The flex pipe appears to be smaller than the others, as well as having a improper turn, wish I had a photo to post.. all in all this sink installation needs to be redone.. but could this cause this...

thanks Time is not on my side on this one. I need a good rule of thumb %. This is home was built in 1987, the home has four bathrooms.... 2 upper level baths, side-by-side share a commen wall where the drain pipe resides.. 1 main level bathroom in close proximity to the other two...

thanks again thanks again!! I figured this was the case, but needed to confirm it with the Pro's

Thanks I am located in Northern VA. I suspected that this would be the issue.. I did have a guy look at it and he did say it could be done but would need a soffit. I questioned the distance and he did not feel it was a problem, but knowing he is a carpenter with plumbing experience, my gut...

still a problem The problem with that, is that on the other side of the wall the toilet will share is the other bathrooms bathtub... This is a great alternative if acceptable in VA... The real question I need answered is the ten foot distance too far? This is the make or break question...

I am considering purchasing a foreclosed home. I would like to eliminate one of the 5 bedrooms upstairs and convert two into one large mastersuite. I would like to turn half of one bedroom into a second master bathroom. Heres my secenerio: There are two bathrooms side by side, MtrBa and...

Just as the Title says, whenever an upstairs toilets is flushed, the kitchen sink gurgles. It also causes a gurgling sound in the upstairs bathtubs. Secenrio: Newly constructed luxury home.. 4 yrs old 4 bathrooms.. 2 upper level 1 main level 1 lower level Changes to plumbing...

Just as the Title says, whenever an upstairs toilet is flushed, the kitchen sink gurgles. It also causes a gurgling sound in the upstairs bathtubs. Secenrio: Newly constructed luxury home.. 4 yrs old 4 bathrooms.. 2 upper level 1 main level 1 lower level Changes to plumbing...

I am considering purchasing a foreclosed home. I would like to eliminate one of the 5 bedrooms upstairs and convert two into one large mastersuite. I would like to turn half of one bedroom into a second master bathroom. Heres my secenerio: There are two bathrooms side by side, MtrBa and...