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weird plumbing rules you probably didn't know existed
Just found out that in some places, plumbing codes actually require toilets to have a certain amount of clearance space around them - like, you can't just cram…
Does a like-for-like water heater replacement still need a permit?
When a water heater is replaced in the same location with the same fuel and existing vent and connections, does that usually qualify for a homeowner permit, or…
Home Plumbing Checkup: DIY or Hire a Pro?
Been thinking about getting my home's plumbing checked out, but I'm torn between doing a DIY inspection (watched a few YouTube vids, seems doable-ish) or just biting the…
Does opening the wall change the permit question for a shower valve?
For a failed shower valve, does replacing it with a like-for-like valve usually count differently from work that changes the supply piping or adds a fixture? I’m also…
When does a fixture change become more than a repair?
If a replacement fixture uses the existing connections but changes how the drain, vent, or water supply is arranged, is that generally treated differently from a like-for-like repair…
What distance applies between a vent termination and an operable window?
How is the required clearance between a plumbing vent termination and an operable window determined? I’m not sure whether there’s one general distance or whether it depends on…
Does a straight toilet swap usually need a permit?
I’m curious how local permit rules treat replacing a toilet with another one without changing the plumbing. Is that generally considered routine fixture maintenance, or can even a…
Would greywater toilet flushing need a separate permit?
Reusing shower or laundry water for toilet flushing could reduce both drinking-water use and sewer discharge, but the extra plumbing and cross-connection safeguards seem like they could change…
Is a homeowner permit worth the savings for a bathroom remodel?
I’m planning a bathroom remodel and may move the toilet and replace part of the supply and drain piping. The work would involve opening the walls, but I’m…
Making sure your home’s pipes are up to code - how I do it (1 viewing)
Here’s how I usually check if my house plumbing is up to snuff: First, I look up the local codes online (they’re all a little different, which is…
