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  1. MACODEDOC

    Crazy Kitchen Sink plumbing

    IN SOME JURISDICTIONS A SEPARATE TRAP IS NEEDED FOR THE DISHWASHER, THIS IS WHAT I THINK IS GOING ON, AND THE CONNECTING OF THE 2 BOWELS SHOULD BE DONE WITH 1 TRAP WITH THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL HAVING THE TRAP AND A A WAST ARM OVER FOR THE OTHER SIDE. THE USE OF THE DOUBLY WYE IS BACK PITCHING, JUST...
  2. MACODEDOC

    New Toilet Location

    YA YOUR PIC WOULD WORK IN JURISDICTION, YOU HAVE 10" CENTER TO CENTER OF TY'S AND YOUR STILL COMMON VENTED. YOUR DOUBLE SINK IS WET VENTING YOUR TOILET IN THE SINGLE LINE SKETCH. AND YOU MIGHT NOT NEED TO INDIVIDUALLY VENT THE TUB NEAR THE SHOWER IF YOU STAY WITHIN A DISTANCE THAT IS GOVERNED IN...
  3. MACODEDOC

    New Toilet Location

    where is the vent for the first floor toilet, can you stack vent the upper bathroom with an estabrook.
  4. MACODEDOC

    Is this combination legit?

    WHAT DID YOU USE TO DRAW THE PIPING ARRANGEMENT, NOT THE SINGLE LINE SKETCH BUT THE OTHER
  5. MACODEDOC

    Massachusetts Plumbing and Gas Code

    EXTENDING THE USE OF PVC COMMERCIALLY BEING BROUGHT BEFORE THE PLUMBING BOARD TOMORROW. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE HAPPEN WITH IT 1. LEAVE IT ALONE 2. FULL USE COMMERCIAL 3. EXTEND PARTIALLY
  6. MACODEDOC

    New Toilet Location

    BOTH OPTION 5 AND 6 WILL WORK
  7. MACODEDOC

    New Toilet Location

    I AGREE WITH TERRY, THE SAN TEE DOES NOT HAVE THE CORRECT PATTERN TO BE LAID ON IT'S BACK . IT WILL HIT THE BACK OF THE TEE BEFORE MAKING THE TURN, WHERE USING WYE AND 45 CREATES A SMOOTH AND DIRECT TURN. AS FOR THE VENT OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 I HOPE THIS HELPS
  8. MACODEDOC

    DWV question

    I AGREE LONG SWEEP OR 45'S IF YOU CAN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TURNS AND ANGLES THE BETTER AND LESS CHANCE OF A CLOG
  9. MACODEDOC

    Please help! Lingering sewer smell in house

    WELL LETS LOOK AT BASIC PLUMBING, WHEN WATER IS DISCHARGED YOU CREATE A NEGATIVE PRESSURE IN THE PIPING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PROPER VENTING YOU ARE SUBJECT TO A VACUUM AND TRAP SEAL LOSS. TRAPS ARE DESIGNED FOR A PLUS OR MINUS 1", THIS IS THE ONE THING WE OVER LOOK, WINDY AREAS CAN MAKE THE TRAP...
  10. MACODEDOC

    Under Slab Plumbing - New Construction

    IF THE PIPING IS DONE THE WAY IT IS SHOWN I WOULD ALLOW IN MY JURISDICTION, I ALSO WOULD ALLOW THE GUEST HOUSE TO BE TIED INTO A SINGLE SEPTIC TANK IF SIZED PROPERLY. I HOPE IT HELPS
  11. MACODEDOC

    Building drain passing through exterior

    THE WAY I LOOK AT JOBS LIKE THIS, IS THE INTENT OF THE CODE BEING UPHELD. AND IF I FEEL THAT WAY I ALLOW DEVIATIONS OF CODE TO A POINT. IF A COMPLETE VIOLATION IS THERE THEN I WOULD NOT ALLOW. IN THIS CASE DOING WHAT IS DEPICTED THEN THE CODE INTENT IS THERE. EVERY INSPECTOR IS DIFFERENT
  12. MACODEDOC

    Ofuro tub in Massachusetts

    IF YOU HAVE A HAND HELD SHOWER IT NEEDS TO BE 112 DEGREES, I HAVE SEEN PLUMBERS ELIMINATE THE HAND HELD UNTIL AFTER INSPECTION AND THEN CHANGE TO WHAT YOU WANT
  13. MACODEDOC

    Ofuro tub in Massachusetts

    HELLO, I JUST INSPECTED A JOB WITH THIS TYPE OF TUB. YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PETITION THE BOARD OF HEALTH IN YOUR AREA AND ALSO APPLY FOR A VARIANCE WITH THE BOARD OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS. THERE IS NO OVER FLOW AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO ADD A SECONDARY SAFETY PAN UNDER THE TUB. THIS IS...
  14. MACODEDOC

    Massachusetts Code Forum

    Here is a conversation I am having with a contractor. 248 CMR SECTION 10.07 ( j ) 2. Ground joint brass connections that allow the adjustment of tubing while providing a rigid joint when made up shall not be considered a slip joint. For example: Stub out of the wall with 1.5" copper...
  15. MACODEDOC

    Wet Vent Triple

    I agree, long pattern fittings, not a wet vent in my jurisdiction.
  16. MACODEDOC

    Wet Vent Triple

    Could you not have used an estabrook and stack vented the whole bathroom, I personally would fail it on poor craftsmanship. 1 Estabrook and you were done.
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