Tub Spout Rough In Height

When installing a bathtub faucet or tub shower divertor valve the bathtub spout must terminate above the flood level rim of the bathtub a minimum of 2 inches this would place the stub out for.

Tub spout rough in height.

About 16 to 20 inches above the. If installing a threaded tub spout connect to the valve with 1 2 inch pipe or 1 2 inch copper tubing with a threaded adapter. This applies to both showers and shower tub combinations. For shower only controls between 36 and 48 inches from the.

The tub spout should be set 4 above the top edge of the surface of the tub. If the tub spout is located at 23 6 above the tub this means the faucet ends up at 34. I realize this is a fairly standard rough in height for tub shower faucets but we were hoping to place the faucet at a 42 rough in height as it is more convenient for showering we don t take baths often. In a shower only unit the faucet is placed higher at 48 inches off the floor.

Code requires that there be a 2 air gap above the overflow rim of the tub. The tub spout is to be no less than 6 inches and no greater than 11 inches below the valve. Vertically both are about 2 to 3 inches above the drain pipe supply lines horizontal. Industry standards place the showerhead at an average of 80 inches high or 6 feet 8 inches but it can be higher or lower based on your preference.

If installing a slip fit tub spout connect to the valve with only copper tubing no threaded adapter is needed. Take into consideration whether the controls work the tub and shower since you ll want to mount them lower to accommodate tub users. Sink rough in details supply line height. The tub spout will generally be located 4 inches above the rim of the tub.

Other is 4 inches to left of. The shower head normally is located 72 to.