Rough Plumbing Inspection Checklist

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Detailed Checklist

https://mybuildingpermit.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/IC_Residential_Plumbing-Rough-In_Final.pdf

Notes

  • DWV - 5 psi air or water. See that valve holds. 0.1 psi graded valve.
    • How do you stop the bath tub overflow? Drain should close, but overflow
  • Each trap protected by vent
  • See cleanout requirements.
  • Ford Fitting for water supply line if supply line connection is inside the house.
  • 125 Water pressure test required
  • Vacuum breakers on hose outlets
  • Supply water line fill is inspected prior to covering
  • Approved grounding system for water supply line?
  • Tracer wire for water supply from meter to foundation
  • Toilet clearance 15" from sides and 12" from back
  • Nail plates for vent pipe - if you have sheathing above vents.
  • Tape for joints in vents must be UL 181 listed. [1]
  • Exterior wall water lines must be freeze protected. [2]
  • Max 32" between PEX line supports. [3]

Tub

  • If tub is preinstalled, how to close overflow? The over flow I capped off by making a plate to screw on and used a piece of mouse pad as a gasket. [4]
    • If tub is on second floor, its overflow can be the high water mark, so there is no need to close it. This would not apply if testing with air.
  • For rough-in, the easiest approach to tub in our case (it doesn't fit through doors, so must be pre-located. Pre-located does not mean it has to be pre-plumbed. So leave the drain kit off - just make sure it is possible to install it _after_ the trap

Sequencing

  • Water Heater - Since it is a fixture [5] - a water heater is installed in the finish phase [6]
  • Water heater is often installed at rough plumbing phase [7]

At Foundation Phase

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