Plumbing Fixtures

A Dwelling Needs the Basic Required Plumbing Fixtures

What plumbing fixtures are required in a house?

P2701.1

Accessible Fixture Rules Depend on the Project Type

Does a house bathroom have to meet handicap accessibility rules?

P2705.1

Bathtubs Must Be Installed With Proper Support, Drainage, and Access

What does code require for installing a bathtub?

P2713.1

Dishwashers Need Approved Water and Drain Connections

How should a dishwasher drain be installed under the IRC?

P2717.1

Food Waste Disposers Must Be Installed on Approved Sink Drains

Can I add a garbage disposal to my kitchen sink?

P2716.1

Laundry Sinks Need Proper Trap, Vent, and Fixture Installation

Is a laundry sink required or how should one be installed?

P2718.1

Plumbing Fixtures Must Be Accessible for Use and Repair

Do plumbing fixtures need access panels or service clearance?

P2705.1

Shower Compartments Must Meet Minimum Size Rules

What is the minimum shower size allowed by code?

P2708.1

Shower Thresholds Must Meet IRC Height Limits

How high can a shower curb or threshold be?

P2709.1

Showers and Tubs Need Temperature-Limiting Protection

Does code require an anti-scald valve for a shower or tub?

P2708.4

Water Closets Need Minimum Side and Front Clearance

How much clearance does a toilet need from walls, cabinets, and tubs?

P2705.1