We have a bathroom that I WOULD LOVE TO turn the direction of the comode-from north to south to east to west. Is it as simple as just unbolting and turing the other direction or will we have to do work below the floor? Is the ring it sets on adaptable? Thanks.

You're going to like this answer. Most closet flanges,(see image) have provisions and slots where you can do exactly that. You won't hbaqve to change a thing except the supply. Good luck, Tom

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Originally Posted by navagvup

We have a bathroom that I WOULD LOVE TO turn the direction of the comode-from north to south to east to west. Is it as simple as just unbolting and turing the other direction or will we have to do work below the floor? Is the ring it sets on adaptable? Thanks.

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It isn't as easy as all that.

While you may be able to turn the ring of the flange to accommodate turning the toilet around, you are still left with the issue of mandatory clearance limits.

Both the IPC and the UPC require a minimum of 15" of clearance from the center of the flange on either side -- If you rotate the toilet you will be left with 12" of clearance on one side and at least a 3" gap between the back of the toilet tank and the wall.

OTOH, if you aren't having the job inspected and can live with knee knocking clearances on one side, there are 15" rough-in toilets available that will eliminate the 3" gap behind the toilet tank.