Tub Spout Rough In Height

In a shower only unit the faucet is placed higher at 48 inches off the floor.

Tub spout rough in height.

Code requires that there be a 2 air gap above the overflow rim of the tub. The tub spout will generally be located 4 inches above the rim of the tub. For shower only controls between 36 and 48 inches from the. Diverter controls when not on the tub spout should be set just above the controls that turn on the water.

The tub spout is to be no less than 6 inches and no greater than 11 inches below the valve. 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. 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. Sink rough in details supply line height.

The point where the tub overflows onto the. If the tub spout is located at 23 6 above the tub this means the faucet ends up at 34. The tub spout should be set 4 above the top edge of the surface of the tub. Take into consideration whether the controls work the tub and shower since you ll want to mount them lower to accommodate tub users.

Other is 4 inches to left of. Vertically both are about 2 to 3 inches above the drain pipe supply lines horizontal. 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. About 16 to 20 inches above the.

The shower head normally is located 72 to. If installing a slip fit tub spout connect to the valve with only copper tubing no threaded adapter is needed.