Is this a correct application of a low-heel fitting?

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Pat G.

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Picture is oriented as is reality (i.e. top of photo is "up") and my local code is IPC.

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3" vertical pipe flows down to sewer
1.5" coming out the top of the fitting will go to drain for a lav that will be vented to the main vent
3" outlet will serve the rest of the bathroom and a kitchen sink, ending in a 3" vent to the roof that is the main vent).

I can't seem to find good info on whether this is a correct use of the low-heel fitting. Advice?

For the 1.5" outlet, can I use a 90 degree elbow to go from horizontal to vertical or should I use 2 x 45's to reduce the direction change? I know you usually can't use a 90 for the wet portion of the system, but since this is transition to the main drain I wasn't sure.

Thanks!
 
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That is a santee fitting, and it's correct in the vertical position with the small end on the high side.
Vertical to horizontal , long turn 90 or two 45's.
Horizontal to vertical, a medium 90 will do.

I don't see how the other fixtures are being vented yet, just keep in mind that that they will need to be vented also.

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Thanks, all! All fixtures have their own vents (except wet vented shower) that ultimately go to a 3" vent going through the roof. This site has been invaluable!
 
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