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I've got my waterlines for a full bath all set up all the way except to connect into the water sources and capped all ends. I placed my air pressure gauge on the hot water line where it will eventually connect to the hot water pipe. My cold water line has a male threaded adapter at the end to...

I'm in the process of adding a bar sink in my basement and am confused as to how many studs I can bore holes in. I need to run a 1.5" pvc waste line through 6 successive studs in a non load bearing wall. This is the code that has me confused. "Bored holes not greater than 60 percent of the...

This is the code that has me confused. "Bored holes not greater than 60 percent of the width of the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions or in any wall where each bored stud is doubled, provided not more than two such successive doubled studs are so bored." I interpret this as bored holes...

Thanks dj2. For a followup, I plan on boring 2" holes in the studs on that wall to run the 1.5" pipe. Im confused as to code as its not clear. On non load bearing walls, can I bore holes thru as many studs as necessary, or is it limited to 2 consecutive? Thanks again!

Hi All, Im in the process of finishing my basement. Ive completed the framing and am working on plumbing and electrical plans. We decided that we'd like a 14-15" bar sink included that would sit behind the surround shower wall. My question is, can I tap into either the bathroom tub or sink waste...