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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    I'm wondering if something like this will be acceptable, since we all understand the idea trying to be accomplished by the vacuum breaker. Any inspectors care to weigh in on if this would enough to bring with me to the inspection?Thanks again.
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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    In regard to that situation, did you want the letter from the engineer of the urinal, the flushometer, or both? Thanks in advance. I would like to be a little prepared for this one.
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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    Re: Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker] I guess I will find out @ inspection time. There's 2 inspectors that could show up. I know 1 of the inspectors for this area knows the code book inside and out, and doesn't allow for anything beyond exactly what is written. He will notice this for sure...
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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    Re: Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker] I'm also of the belief that the ADA urinal should have the flushometer lower than the 6" to make it more accessible. Keeping the rim @ 17", and then following the 6" minimum rule puts the handle at 47.5"...which is higher than any other ADA height that I...
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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    Re: Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]I'm UPC code here, and the code reads 6" from the highest part of a urinal.-- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    Re: Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker] Thanks for the replies. It's a solid slab of granite on the wall, so the only real option would be to go back to the original urinal as opposed to raising the water height. It's a shame as the urinals he got are really amazing looking, and the original...
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    Urinal flushometer [Vacuum Breaker]

    So last minute my customer found urinals he liked much better (than the ones I roughed-in for). He sent me the specs, I said fine as they seemed interchangeable. Come trim time, the urinals are taller than the specs he sent making the top of urinal to vacuum breaker 4 7/8". Is the 6" a no...
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    New CAD / Software Discussion Area

    Re: New CAD / Software Discussion Area So where are you getting an isometric view of the floor plan? -- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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    New CAD / Software Discussion Area

    What does everyone here use for making isometric drawings. I've only tried Sketchup, and I find for small things, it's almost easier to do them by hand with isometric graph paper and a ruler.
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    Pipe discharge sizing & Tie-In Question

    So, generally all pump systems I have installed have been engineered by someone else, and I just install per plans. Now I'm up against the task of designing a system and have run into some questions. You're supposed to double your GPM taken off of the 'performance curve' graph of the pump...
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    New CAD / Software Discussion Area

    Re: New CAD / Software Discussion Area Is anyone using Sketchup? Or is that not considered in the same category. I use it importing pdf pages of the floor plan, and then creating my ISOs (plumbing) for submitting for permits when architect didn't include piping plans. I like how you can then...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC When I zoom in I'm fairly confident I see the hub of the 45 that picks up the toilet vent. I can't come up with any other reason that fitting would be there? They used the vent on all the other carriers, so it would be odd to skip one, although not impossible by any...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC Technology is getting crazy these days. I've been accessing this forum from my phone while commuting. I haven't typed a single word, just dictated to Android's Voice to Text. I see I need to become a paying member fix when it messes up like the above post though...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVCThis is what I'm seeing.No making fun of the drawing, I drew in on my phone while riding shotgun on a bumpy gravel roaf! :) -- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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    135 lb Washing Machine WFU

    Re: 135 lb Washing Machine WFU Curious, what size drain outlet these machines have--4"? -- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC Thats cool to have online...is it the full IPC code? I just bought the 2012 UPC in digital format so I could search it on my phone while on site. I've never looked for an online UPC before. -- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC So when run in PVC, as as long as the carrier inlet and outlet are within 4 feet you do not have to support the pipe between them correct? Or do the connection points not count? What's everyone method here? When running in CI, you end up having to have two...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC I think both vents are in the same plane as the camera angle. I'm basing that off the fitting I marked in the above picture. Since a toilet rim height and urinal rim height are much lower than a sink or lav, if you still run your horizontal vent line up around 42"...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVCI think Im not seeing the picture you guys are talking about...this is the one I've been looking at.I think it's vented here? Just behind the urinal vent? I don't see what other reason for a fitting to be there. Are you saying they abandoned the carrier vent and are...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC Where is everyone seeing this "wet vent"? -- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC I'm curious also! I bring it up every chance I get. If the engineer or architect is out on site I will always bring up the question. I get a different answer every time, none really satisfying. I get a lot of rambling about noise issues, fire rating, durability. I...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC By code a 2" drain would only need to have 2% slope connection at that point. (That I'm aware of) It's just any other wye branch. I think it's just better to come off the top when possible. Depending on the routing underneath ground-work or another story...I like to...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC Thanks, looks like this place can be a valuable resource. Well, the LT looks fitting 2 fitting with the San Tee...so with ADA height possibly didn't have the height to do so? It was my mistake. I thought for a second the carrier wasn't vented from the provided...
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    Un-Purple Primer for PVC

    Re: Un-Purple Primer for PVC What do you mean by a drain being flat vented? -- Note II, TapaTalk II--
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