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    Oct 18, 2011, 10:07 AM
    Shut off on water line
    Is it true that every water line in your house should have a shut off's and if so where is this written
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    Oct 18, 2011, 11:11 AM
    No not true but it's a good idea so you can isolate fixtures if repair is needed. Where do you live, plumbing codes vary.
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    Oct 18, 2011, 01:20 PM
    In my area, (Tampa Bay)we are mandated to provide shut offs for each fixture. In all the years I've been plumbing I have never connected a fixture direct. Regards, Tom
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