What? Now we have to replace the sewer to “code”? Yep, that is a permit’s requirements. These fussy cities, what do you do? Umm, figure out the code? I was able to download the co…

Learn how to plumb a toilet for the bathroom addition you have coming up so that you're totally prepared. Read all about toilet vent distance and pipe size.

If you don't have a window or fan in your bathroom, it's really important to properly ventilate the room so you don't have to deal with any mold or odors. While most building codes require outside ventilation, you may need to update older...

A vent stack and a stack vent are two terms that most folks used interchangeably but they shouldn’t. So, what is the difference between a vent stack and a stack vent? A vent stack is a vertical pipe parallel to the waste/soil to which all floor drain vents are connected. On the other hand, a ... Read more

I'm trying to configure a toilet, a bathtub/shower combo, and a dry vent in a 6 x 10 1st floor bathroom. My county uses 1999 BOCA code. Can the 2" dry...

See the drains & vents come together inside this bathroom. Includes pipe sizes for both major U.S. Plumbing Codes (IPC and UPC).

If your toilet is having issues with bubbling or the water level is just too low, the problem could be the plumbing vent.

Installing a bathroom vent fan is an essential project for controlling moisture and preventing mold buildup.