Is there some kind of a code that does not allow you to seal up areas in a wall cavity containing shut off valves. Don't you need some sort of access to them i.e. a trimmed out panel or something?

Hi RS123

In my area, it is definitely a code requirement NOT to seal any shutoffs (or unions, or compressione fittings, etc.) behind a wall without some kind of access panel.

Never mind that it simply makes good sense not to close in something that can get clogged or leak at a handle, right?

Why do you ask?

Mark

I remodel houses for a restoration company and I'm skim coating the walls in their bathroom and the homeowner was asking if I could just drywall over where the access panel is right now, an I've never have ever had anybody ask that before. I strongly suggested against it and was in search of a solid reason as to why I couldn't do it. I figured there had to be some kind o a code against burying shutoffs in a wall. Appreciate the info thank you.