View Full Version : New toilet and shower
thetexasdeb
Jun 25, 2009, 09:14 AM
I am converting our 2 car garage into an apt and will need to install a toilet and shower. There is a concrete slab now what dimensions will I need to bust up the concrete to accommodate for the plumbing of the toilet depth by width by length and for the shower drain?
Thanks so much in advance.
Deb
ballengerb1
Jun 25, 2009, 09:29 AM
Where do you live and where do you plan to get your supply and drain to the main drain?
thetexasdeb
Jun 25, 2009, 10:09 AM
I live in Cedar Creek, Texas. The line in is the easy part, it's the going out that I am trying to figure out. Why do you ask?
ballengerb1
Jun 25, 2009, 05:45 PM
I asked because climate sometimes affects how we do the plumbing like overhead supply lines in the attic. If you live where it freezes we stay away from overhead. Also codes play a part in projects. For example where I live you must have more than a shower and toilet to make an apartment and we can't make a garage into a second residence. If you can sketch where you want your fixtures we could give you a better answer but, in general, I'd break out a 3'x5' rectangle up againist one wall where both the toilet and shower will be. You will need to tunnel out or trench for the drain to connect to your home, sewer or septic.
thetexasdeb
Jun 26, 2009, 01:24 PM
I have attached a drawing of what where I plan to install the shower, sink and toilet.
Thanks again.
mygirlsdad77
Jun 26, 2009, 02:00 PM
Really no set guidelines on area to break up. Just need to break up enough to install plumbing with room to work. Better to open up more than not enough. Just mark out your rough in plans with a marker on the concrete and follow the lines with the jackhammer.
speedball1
Jun 26, 2009, 03:51 PM
Go back on your drawing. Show us where the sewer line's llocated and where you want the sewer to exit the building. This we have to know before we can help I think you fall under UPC but you'll have to call your Building Department to be sure. Let us know about the sewer and code. Regards, Tom