Exposed plumbing in closet

Ryan Stouffer · 10-04-2009, 08:15 AM

Is there anything against having exposed supply plumbing and waste plumbing in the ceiling of a closet? I don't know why they did it but they did it.

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**Scott Patterson** · 10-04-2009, 08:39 AM

I can't think of any reason it would be a problem.

But!!!!

The PEX is not supported properly and it could be easily damaged by something being pushed up against it. The lines really need to be protected from damage.

Ryan Stouffer · 10-04-2009, 08:42 AM

Scott, thanks for working on a Sunday!

**Scott Patterson** · 10-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan Stouffer

Scott, thanks for working on a Sunday!

Well, truth be known we skipped church today because we have that dang H1N1 bug in the house! I'm hiding in my office upstairs!

For some reason I have been granted a pardon by the flu god so I get to take care of everyone else! Wahoo.....

**Gunnar Alquist** · 10-04-2009, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Patterson

For some reason I have been granted a pardon by the flu god so I get to take care of everyone else! Wahoo.....

And you will be rewarded by catching it just as you are ready to go to work.

**Jerry Peck** · 10-04-2009, 09:52 AM

In addition to what Scott said, the ceiling needs to be sealed around those pipes.

A.D. Miller · 10-05-2009, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan Stouffer

Is there anything against having exposed supply plumbing and waste plumbing in the ceiling of a closet? I don't know why they did it but they did it.

RS: I would say, right off hand, that common sense would prohibit an installation like that . . .

Did the owner have a sign like this posted on the front door?