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97 discussionsweird plumbing inspection rules I just learned about
Just found out some places require inspectors to check if toilets flush with a certain amount of water - like, they actually measure it. Seems oddly specific and…
what if your city required you to cut water use by half?
I was just thinking about this earlier today - imagine your city suddenly announces everyone has to slash their water usage by 50% or face fines. Like, how…
where do you guys usually check for plumbing safety info?
I've been trying to get a bit smarter about plumbing safety lately - had a minor mishap last weekend involving a wrench, a loose pipe, and some choice…
Simple tricks to save water and keep inspectors happy
Last summer, our town started cracking down on water usage, and I got kinda nervous about getting fined. But honestly, the stuff I did ended up being pretty…
PLUMBING RULES GOT ME SCRATCHING MY HEAD
Just finished installing a new sink in the bathroom, and I bought one of those DIY plumbing kits from the hardware store. Seemed pretty straightforward at first, but…
septic inspection coming up - what should I watch out for?
So, we're buying this older house (built around the late 70s) and it has a septic system. I've never had one before - always been on city sewer…
Low-flow fixtures: worth the hype or just annoying?
Just installed a bunch of those low-flow showerheads and faucets because our city updated plumbing regs. At first, I was kinda skeptical - like, how much water can…
