ELLEN09US
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Can I have the bathtub trap on the exterior wall? I don't like to sacrifice my interior look of the Tub.
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Most likely...but if so, why access for a trap? Wonder how plumbing goes for a slab-on-grade.Probably cali....
Ok, making more sense now. Plans examiner is slightly off on his/her reference and this has nothing to do with the trap, but instead the joints at the trap. If using a slip joint connection, then access to the slip joint is required. Easy answer, do not use a slip joint. IMHO - Any responsible plumber would hard-pipe this and would not use a slip joint. Slip joints are cheap and unreliable - do not use in a concealed location. That said, they are permitted by code and can be used at your own discretion.plan check correction says "provide a permanently accessible 12" square bathtub trap access or note that a non-slip joint trap will be used 402.11 CPC"
Requirement for access has nothing to do with stoppages. Access is required because slip joints have hand set threaded fittings that are prone to leaking and will come apart if drain is snaked.Just a thought, code is minimum, could the piping below the tub be up-sized one size so there's no chance of a stopped up line?
But not Tiger code.Probably cali....
Every now an then I find a threaded fitting for a tub drain that has been glued.Requirement for access has nothing to do with stoppages. Access is required because slip joints have hand set threaded fittings that are prone to leaking and will come apart if drain is snaked.
Thus, glued fittings are the proper way to go.
What tub windows?
I don’t have those either. And what’s the segregation that you speak of?F and G and while your at it check the one in the shower, E.
Can I have the bathtub trap on the exterior wall? I don't like to sacrifice my interior look of the Tub.
Thanks,
What tub windows? I don’t see any pictures.
And what’s the segregation that you speak of?
Mine shows all of the rest of the states....not just California.....although I could make an argument for that.On my screen it has right below the search forums:
Reginal Specific and Legislation Issues > United States > California
I've never noticed that before, thought you knew about it?
Segregation, separating CA from US