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major sisu (MN)
I installed a new vanity and discovered I need one more inch of clearance for the P trap to fit.
I can put two 45 elbows to the drain pipe to make the P trap fit.
Does this meet code in MN.
If not, can I cut a hole in vanity shelf for the P trap to fit?
Any other suggestions besides opening the drywall.
Thanks
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bernabeu (SC)
yes, the pic is an "S" trap
it is NOT code compliant
yes, by all means notch out the cabinet bottom as required
BUT
a small leak may thereby be invisible and do (major) damage
OR
open the wall and 'do it right'
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major sisu (MN)
There is drawer under the shelf so all is good.
I don’t even think the p trap protruding through the shelf will hinder the drawer.
Thanks for the reply.
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bernabeu (SC)
if I had bought the wrong cabinet I would simply remove the cabinet bottom above the drawer COMPLETELY and 'fix' the drawer itself in place
externally pleasing
internally fully functional as a standard cabinet
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bernabeu (SC)
sum,
agree
but
that is a purchased 'stock' cabinet
said 'design' will not work for the OP as HIS drawer is in a separate lower 'compartment'
modification after the fact would be more $ than a new cabinet
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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ArthurPeabody (NM)
Would venting it before the angle down make it compliant?
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bernabeu (SC)
yes, but an AAV is only permitted when it can NOT be properly vented
the expense of opening a wall or replacing a cabinet will NOT qualify as a reason for an AAV
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Author:
Don411 (IN)
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bernabeu
...the expense of opening a wall or replacing a cabinet will NOT qualify as a reason for an AAV...
I'll bet that 99% of homeowners say that it DOES.... 
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bernabeu (SC)
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