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Hey, thanks so much for this information! It was enough to get it back into a state where I could edit it properly. The distributor I used was able to feed me the last few settings you had question marks on. In case this will help anyone else in years to come (or myself if I forget), for the 9"...

I purchased a MicroTurb sand filter several years back, and it came with a Fleck 5810 valve. We recently had a power outage, and when the power came back on, the valve went into a permanent backwash state until it emptied our well. I couldn't get it to stop, so I switched to bypass and unplugged...

I've been using Sketchup for all this. I have more powerful software that I use professionally, but it's a little more specific to architecture. I still prefer Sketchup for just figuring things out on the fly.

Wayne, I talked with a manufacturer on the phone a few days back, and they said that their wall-hung toilets require that you have the trapway no shallower than 45° to get proper suction and flow. On my last rendering, the yellow is an AAV, and the main 3" stack just terminates inside the...

Well, it occurred to me way too late in this process that as an architect I have fairly easy access to plumbing engineers. I contacted one yesterday, and after talking through the various designs, they sent me back the attached diagram they feel meets the VPC (IPC w/ state amendments). From that...

Well, that does simplify things a little bit, doesn't it? Also frees up some space by the tub...

Ok, one more option without cutting joists. I would use the AAV to take any pressure from the vanity and tub, and then have a stack vent to relieve pressure on the soil stack, which should count as a vent for the toilet per IPC 909.1, since the distance isn't limited? Thanks for keeping the...

This would work great if I was cutting joists - in fact I could simplify the whole thing a lot if I cut some but I'd really prefer to avoid it.

Yeah, that was my question as well. I don't think I can use an AAV for a toilet. I'm going to post another idea.

Terry - thanks for the quick response. I had to wait for the weekend to give some thought to it. Floor joists are 9 1/4" deep. Here's my second attempt without cutting any joists - thoughts?

I am an architect in Richmond finishing off my attic to handle my growing family. I've finished framing, electrical, and mechanical, and am now designing the plumbing for an additional full bath. I know the building code well, but not the specifics of the plumbing code, so I thought I'd sign up...