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    Jan 9, 2009, 06:40 AM
    Toilet drain installation
    I'm building a brand new toilet in my bassement, I need tips of how to do it !
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    Jan 9, 2009, 06:54 AM

    BASIC
    The drain min is a 3" waste line for toilet
    This waste line should be vented with a 2" pipe within 5' of the toilet toilet flange to the house 3" vent line or it needs to go up above the roof line
    The vent line should be within 5' of the closet flange
    the toilet flange needs to be 12" from back of finish wall.
    The Full alcove should be min 36" wide

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