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What are the exact things that an inspector will check upon viewing the completed plumbing. Will the inspector always require a pressure test for replacement of old pipes?

1. I understand that codes generally require a minimum clearance in front of and from side to side of a toilet. I have been unable to find anything like this in the Massachusetts building codes. Can someone point me in the right direction. 2. Similarly, does Mass. have a requirement that...

We are going to change the toilet. I have no idea whether the waste pipe (which is the original 1929 cast iron) is 3" or 4". Was either of these the preferred type used in the Boston area during the late 20s? Obviosuly, I will know once we get the toilet off, but since this a new activity for...

I bought a toilet last fall, with the full intention of installing it at the time. That did not happen and the toilet spent the winter (in Massachusetts) in an unheated garage. Is this something that might damage the toilet, like casue an internal crack that would not be visible? I don't want...

Never mind. Don't know how I missed the original thread in the first place. :o

I have a 1929 cast iron bathtub. The edge of the tub is rounded somewhat (it's not as extreme as a roll-top tub). The wall surrounding the tub is tile. Can I install a shower door? My concern is that the bottom track won't fit snugly against the edge of the tub? Thanks

Has anyone had any experience with corner toilets from deabath.com or other manufacturers?