Install PEX tubing above doorway

[Tangent]

I can (A) mount the tubing outside the wall, enclosed in a soffit; or (B) remove drywall and drill 1.2" diameter holes through the king and cripple studs. It would certainly look better without the soffit, but I'm more concerned about inspection.

The door/wall run parallel to the joists, so is probably non load-bearing wall. FOR IRC, state is CT.

ChatGPT and Gemini indicated drilling through the king stud was okay as long as I follow the usual caveats for drilling studs.

 

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drilled in centers should have no impact and be code allowed. You will likely need a right angle drill.

 

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[Tangent]

drilled in centers should have no impact and be code allowed. You will likely need a right angle drill.

Thanks. I'm going to try this right angle attachment -- hope it works well.