Tub Spout Rough In Height

Vertically both are about 2 to 3 inches above the drain pipe supply lines horizontal.

Tub spout rough in height.

In a shower only unit the faucet is placed higher at 48 inches off the floor. The tub spout should be set 4 above the top edge of the surface of the tub. Sink rough in details supply line height. 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.

The shower head normally is located 72 to. For shower only controls between 36 and 48 inches from the. The tub spout is to be no less than 6 inches and no greater than 11 inches below the valve. Other is 4 inches to left of.

Code requires that there be a 2 air gap above the overflow rim of the tub. If installing a slip fit tub spout connect to the valve with only copper tubing no threaded adapter is needed. The point where the tub overflows onto the. 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.

This applies to both showers and shower tub combinations. Take into consideration whether the controls work the tub and shower since you ll want to mount them lower to accommodate tub users. 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. One hole is 4 inches to the right of centerline.

If the tub spout is located at 23 6 above the tub this means the faucet ends up at 34. About 16 to 20 inches above the.