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Posted by Speedy Jim on February 9, 2007, 1:08 pm
bill allemann wrote:
> I was asked if plumbing code includes details like how the tube and fitting
> above a shower valve is supported. I know it's
> standard practice to use the fitting with the ears and screw it to some
> blocking. But is this generally in the codes, or does
> this type of thing fall under "installed in a workmanlike manner" ?
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> thanks
> bill
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"installed in a workmanlike manner" covers it.
"Workmanship shall conform to generally accepted good practice"
to quote one source.
The fitting you described is a "Drop-ear EL".
Jim
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