plumbing codes

  1. Katehis24

    Basement Plumbing Layout (New York Code)

    Hey guys, I'm redoing the plumbing in the basement bathroom since it was never vented properly. I cut all the existing pipes out. I re-connected a new 3-inch pvc into the existing 3 in pvc that led to the stack that goes to the street. I would like to know if everything is up to code for NY...
  2. DIYERing

    Can I move my P-trap? It’s not centered to waterline and drain

    after 36yrs I’m finally replacing my main floor room vanity. Unfortunately the p-trap is situated to the left of the wall and its height is exactly the height of the cupboard bottom. I don’t want to have to cut the entire length of my vanity to accommodate the p trap, as it might impact the...
  3. Pacifi

    What went wrong here?

    Help please!! Found a leak in the water supply pipe joint (cpvc to copper), leaking into the interior of wall behind the shower panel. Please see video of leaking joint here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RtvFQoFV0uG6X5tSGsVSaXjCxsGcshRi I should add the leak has been stopped. But I am...
  4. Kuma13

    Plumbing code question for cleanout

    I have a plumbing code question that I am having a difference on opinion on with my local building department. One inspector signed off on this arrangement and then another later on has told me that it is not code compliant They are not going to make me change it, but we have continued to...
  5. franksr27

    Doesn't Cold Water to Water heater First? Is my plumber wrong?

    Hey Guys quick question. Is it OK to plumb the cold side of fixtures on the way to the water heater?My plumber said its fine to plumb things on the way to the water heater. I always thought you bring it to the water heater first and then run lines together. Doesn't this prevent pressure drop...
  6. DNAG

    Help me to find a proper water heater and tank for a apartment building in Washington

    Hello! I have designed a hot water system for a 111 room apartment building located in Washington. Here are the design data: Sink: 113 nos Lavatory: 111 nos Bathtub: 111 nos Washing M/C: 15nos. Total HW Fixture Unit: 588 Total Supply Demand: 142gpm Avg Permissible Frictional loss per 100ft...
  7. equips4o

    Well water to city water conversion question?

    Hey guys, I live in Sarasota, FL and the city is just finishing up plumbing my neighborhood with city water. I am planning on connecting my house to city water so that i avoid the maintenance of the well and the occasional sulfur smell from the well water. The city has so far installed a water...
  8. dcourtney

    Boring Holes in Non Load Bearing Wall

    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...
  9. dcourtney

    Adding a mini bar sink to bathroom drain line

    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...
  10. Chesterhandyman

    Basement Bathroom New Shower Vent Question

    Hey guys Ive been thinking of adding a shower in my basement bathroom. I have a toilet coming right off the main 4" drain. The 4" IRON comes out of the floor into 3" PVC and goes up to the roof. Im thinking of replacing the old iron toilet elbow with a new PVC 3"x3"x2" and running with 2" PVC to...
  11. dnblknp

    Distance from tub outlet to P-trap

    Hi All, I am working on design for a bathroom remodel in a high-rise residential condo in San Francisco and our client would like to add a freestanding soaking tub to the master bathroom. Cutting/coring an opening in the slab is not an option due to restrictions from the building, so we are...
  12. Terry

    How Plumbing (Not vaccines) eradicatred disease

    How Plumbing (Not vaccines) eradicatred disease Vaccines get all the glory, but most plumbers will tell you that it was water infrastructure – sewage systems and clean water – that eradicated disease, and they’re right. A nice article about the health improvements brought about by plumbing...
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