Plumbing Top-Out Flashcards
All tubs & shower pans are to be ___________.
Level
Tubs & __________ _____________ are to be securely fastened to the framing using, clips, pan head screws, or screws w/fender washers (no black or brass drywall screws).
shower pans
Tub spout, all valves and shower heads are to be installed ___________, ______________, & ________________ to the wall.
plumb, level, and square
The tub spout stub-out is to be ___” above the tub deck, & the shower valve (handle) centered at ______” above the tub deck.
- 6”
- 13-1/2”
The tub spout & valve is to be centered over the overflow/drain. What is the tolerance?
No tolerance
The shower valve (walk-in) is to be centered over the drain (+/- ____”), and be installed at ______” above finished floor (concrete or subfloor).
- 1”
- 48”
All shower heads are to be installed at ______” above finished floor.
82”
Provide and install liners at all __________ & _____________.
tubs & showers
FHA drains (flange) are to be set level with the ______________ at 1st floor, and level with the ____________ decking on the 2nd floor.
- Concrete
- OSB
Deck mount or drop-in tubs are to be set on top of a ______-_______ material or equivalent (no sand, soil, or drywall mud).
thin-set
If the tub is on test for inspection, the test is to be pulled within _____ hours of notification by Shea Homes superintendent to the plumbing Tradepartner®.
48
Pex water lines may be run overhead or under the slab. If pex lines are installed under slab, the pipes must be ___________ through the concrete. All under slab conduit and pex is to be continuous with no _________ or ___________ allowed.
- sleeved
- joints
- unions
Pex water lines are to be secured with an approved clip every ______” horizontally and every ___’ vertically.
- 48”
- 3’
Pex stub-outs (sweeps) are to be securely fastened on a min. ___ of its 4 sides (copper stub-outs are acceptable).
2
Pex water lines are to be installed ___”- ___” above the bottom edge of the bottom truss chord. Pex water lines and manifolds are to be covered by _____________ when possible.
- 3”-6”
- insulation
Run pex water lines in the ____________ of the stud when running vertically to keep the pex as far away from nails and screws as possible.
center
An expansion loop is to be installed on all runs of ______’ or longer.
50’
Do not install pex water lines within ______” of a recessed can light.
12”
Do not install pex water lines within ___” of a B-vent.
6”
Do not install pex water lines in direct contact with the ________ sheeting. Maintain a min. ______” away or protect with 2x blocking.
- roof
- 1-1/2”
Secondary hose bibs are to be at _______” above finished floor, and are to extend ___”–___” past the finished stucco.
- 24”
- 3”-4”
Toilets supplies are to be installed ___” above finished floor, and are not to extend past the toilet tank.
8”
All vent pipes are to be placed on the __________ slope of the roof whenever possible.
rear
At ____________________ attic applications, tie vents together in the attic to minimize penetrations in the roof sheathing (when possible).
cathedralized
All stacks are to be ____________ fastened to the framing.
securely
Vent stacks are to extend ______” - ______” from the top of the roof sheathing.
10”-14”
Vent stacks that extend through the exterior top plate are to elbow back a min. ______” away from the eave block or vent screen.
12”
Keep all vent stacks a min. of ________” from any hips, ridges, valleys, or any other penetration (exhaust vents, O’Hagin vents, B-vents, etc.).
24”
All second story drain lines within the floor truss system are to be strapped & supported every ________’.
4’
All second story tub drains, toilet drains, and shower drains are to be strapped & supported within the ________ _________ system.
floor truss
All vent stacks are to be kept a minimum of ______’ from a fresh air inlet
10’
Maintain a min. of ______” clearance from the center of the toilet to the wall, cabinet, tub or shower (either side).
15”
If a toilet has walls on both sides, or is set in an opening of 34” or less, then the center of the toilet can be no more than ___” off the center of the opening (never less than ______“from either side).
- 1”
- 15”
If a toilet sits next to a vanity or a tub (or both) and the opening is greater than 34”,then the toilet may be no more than ______” off the center of the opening (unless the plans specifically state otherwise).
1-1/2”
The distance from rough framing to the center of the toilet flange is ______”- ______”. The distance from the sheetrock to the center of the toilet bolts is ______”- ______”.
- 13” - 13-1/2”
- 12-1/2” - 13”
The only SheaHomes approved offset flange is the _________ Chief®.
Sioux
The only SheaHomes approved offset flange is the _________ Chief®.
Sioux
Washer box & ice maker box is to be installed plumb, level, square, and flush with the face of the drywall. What is the tolerance?
No tolerance
Boxes are to be secured on a min. ___ of its 4 sides (do not screw through the bottom ofthe box).
2
The top of the washer box is to be installed at ______” above finished floor.
40”
The top of the ice maker box is to be installed ______” above finished floor for standard refrigerators (39” wide).
12”
The ice maker box is to be installed on the bottom plate and within ______” of the right edge for built-in refrigerators (may vary depending upon manufacturer).
20”