I'm replacing the old copper water lines in a section of my basement, using Pex-A, and re-connecting to the old copper lines as they go above the garage (which is level with the basement). I want to run the pex perpendicular through the joists, instead of below them, where the old copper now runs, but it occurred to me that this will make the old copper lines above the garage a "low point" in the supply lines, making it impossible to drain them without cutting into them. It's only a 2 inch difference in height.
I flipped through the IRC and didn't see any regulation on this issue, though every house I've lived in, the supply lines were totally drainable through a faucet or spigot at the lowest point.
Anyone know if this is in fact prohibited by Code? Or whether it is a bad idea otherwise?
As far as I can see, the only drawback would be a face full of water if I ever had to work on the lines over the garage.
And again, I'm talking about the supply lines, not the drains.
Thanks.
I flipped through the IRC and didn't see any regulation on this issue, though every house I've lived in, the supply lines were totally drainable through a faucet or spigot at the lowest point.
Anyone know if this is in fact prohibited by Code? Or whether it is a bad idea otherwise?
As far as I can see, the only drawback would be a face full of water if I ever had to work on the lines over the garage.
And again, I'm talking about the supply lines, not the drains.
Thanks.