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    Sep 4, 2012, 07:45 AM
    Toilet drain pipe placement
    Is it safe/sanitary to run your toilet drain pipe in a 2nd floor apartment through the existing kitchen (pantry-style) cabinets? The pipe would be open and visible with the cabinet doors open. Is this OK?
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    Sep 4, 2012, 09:08 AM
    Hi New and welcome to The Plumbing Page at AskMeHelpDesk.com
    As long as the drain isn't leaking I can see no health issues, Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 4, 2012, 09:44 AM
    Plumbing lines are run through walls and chases all the time. You may want to insulate and shield the piping just to reduce noise in the cabinets.
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