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Lee (NJ)
Have any Plumbers out there ever had to deal with a low ceiling in basement? How did you troubleshoot the issue? Lower the floor someway? My building inspector said 7 feet minimum clearance for shower in basement. We have 79 inches not 84 inches. I dont know if this information is helpful or not but I happen to be installing myself, a perimeter french drain in cellar. Trench is jackhammered and still open all around the basement floor/wall.
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Wheelchair (IL)
Interesting question. Is this really a plumbing issue or engineering issue. Will the building support a lowered basement floor or raised ceiling? I think its an engineering issue that requires and onsite evaluation.
Best Wishes
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packy (MA)
if you lower the floor 5 inches then the trap may or may not need to be lowered as well.
it all depends on how long the vertical pipe coming out of the trap is???
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hj (AZ)
I assume this is for a shower being planned, not an existing one. About the only logical solution is to get rid of the inspector.
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Lee (NJ)
Thank you Wheel Chair, Packy, HJ!!
I have a Plumber coming today to look at the situation. Waste pipe has not been set. Trench for waste pipe to ejector pit has not been dug. Maybe this would allow the P- Trap to be lower beneath the floor therefore giving more height. Cut out slab area and dig dirt out underneath. Pour slab again and then use this system to save some more inches:
[www.schluter.com]
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KCRoto (MO)
That actually adds more thickness to your floor. Using Redgard would actually save some of that thickness.
-edit- not that the extra 1/4 inch will really make a difference
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bernabeu (SC)
84" is the minimum allowed for ANY habitable space
!!! 7 foot ceiling height meets code !!!
am glad the rest of your home EXCEEDS code
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Lee (NJ)
Had Plumber come over he suggested that I could dig up slab where Bathroom will be and dig out some dirt that is underneath slab and then I would have the height I need. It would be a step down into the bathroom. What do you guys think?
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bernabeu (SC)
if you also install a floor drain you would be OK
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Paul48 (CT)
Do you just lower the shower or more? If you can get enough manpower, it won't be that much more work. Is it a walk out basement?
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Lee (NJ)
Bernabeu:
I dont understand why you would need a floor drain? However, I did have plans of having the Plumber install a floor drain in the bathroom(in the case of an overflow of water etc.)
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Lee (NJ)
Paul48:
The Plumber suggested to lower the entire Bathroom floor. I would be able to jackhammer with the help of a Friend.
It is not a walk out basement.
Thanks for your help
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Paul48 (CT)
Lee.......Come to think of it, it might be a little less awkward to only step down into the shower, and not every time you walk into the bathroom.
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Lee (NJ)
Paul48:
Thank you. I will mention this to my wife. You have an excellent point.
Lee
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