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newhomeowner33 (IL)
Hi everyone -
I just finished building a new house and the city is requiring us to upgrade the water service pipes from the street to the house from 3/4" to 1", which is going to cost us over $8,000. I understand there are several different components in determining the size of the pipe that will be best; that being said, the new house has 3 bathrooms with shower/tub, sink, and toilet.
I was under the impression that 2 baths required the existing 3/4" pipes and the addition of the third bathroom is what generated the need to upgrade to 1" pipes. The issue (on top of not having the money right this second) is that the third bathroom has not even started construction yet (100% non-functioning) and we were not going to even start that bathroom until we can save more money and do it down the road - at least a year from now.
If we wait to start construction of the 3rd bathroom, would it be technically warranted for us to ask the city to allow us to wait until that bathroom is completed to upgrade the water service pipes to 1" in order to then handle the 3 bathrooms?
Thank you so much for your advice - we very much appreciate it!!
John
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packy (MA)
that is up to the city... i would think they will not issue a permit UNTIL the water main is properly sized. not the other way around..
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
Have you pleaded your case with the inspector ? If you ask nicely and explain the situation I think that they would let you upgrade the pipe when the 3rd bath is installed.
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hj (AZ)
Unless they suspect you could just "slip" that third bathroom in without a permit. If they let you get by now, they probably will NOT let you install any piping for the third bath.
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pbw (OH)
a lot depends on the incoming water pressure & the distance from the main to your house,
Or it could be the inspector that has this(HIS) idea that 3/4" isn't good enough. I would like to see that rule in writing in your states plumbing code book.
If a permit isn't issued because of this, & money is a problem, ask about using 160lb.plastic well pipe. that will be much less expensive that copper.
You also have the water meter that restricts the flow, unless in some rare instances a 1" meter is used.
another thought is that the contractor that installed the 3/4" line should have known the code, so it would be his obligation to correct the problem, that is unless you already paid him, then ur SOL
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FrankByMonster (Non-US)
When I had problems with water liking I always try to check these places at first. When I can't do that alone I ask help. Speak with your dad again and try to convince him to do it
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