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    Review my bathroom plumbing layout

    The distance from where the sink joins the toilet to the sink vent its about 10 feet. I thought that 2" pipe can only be unvented for a max distance of 5'. So that's why I was thinking that since the tub to 4" stack distance was less than 5' I'd be ok. Is that only true when its not joining...
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    Review my bathroom plumbing layout

    Could someone confirm that just changing the run from the sink to the junction with the tub from 1-1/2" to 2" is all I need to do? Thanks.
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    Wye within 6" above flood level?

    (My problem was trying to stay below a medicine cabinet.)
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    Review my bathroom plumbing layout

    Got it! So with just a simple change like I have below I'm good? Just so I understand, what is the rationale? What will the toilet do to the tub or vice versa? I didn't know the line from the sink would provide a benefit to the toilet/tub.
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    Review my bathroom plumbing layout

    RE: Reach - There is nothing above the stack. The stack vents straight to the roof other than picking up the vent from the bathroom sink and the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink vent comes up through the north wall and will tie into the bathroom sink vent before heading up into the attic. I was...
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    Review my bathroom plumbing layout

    I'd appreciate any input on the layout for the drain/vent plumbing in my bathroom ... its not too complicated, but I'd like to make sure its correct. Thanks. Neither the toilet or the tub will have a dedicated vent.
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    Wye within 6" above flood level?

    Thanks. So trying to understand 'okay'. If the Y is above the overflow level then the vent should be safe/dry. Code says there should be a 6" safety net?
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    Wye within 6" above flood level?

    Can a vent wye be installed below the 6" distance above the flood-level of the fixture? See attached for a sketch. I'm thinking this is not allowed. Appreciate your input. Ben
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