ceiling access surprise

**John Arnold** · 07-27-2010, 10:42 AM

The tub trap was too low for the drywall, so they left it open and put one of those spring loaded access covers on it. Pretty lame, but there was no other access for the tub plumbing, so I guess it serves some purpose.
Actually, as far as the inspection goes, you can see what other purpose it served.

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James Duffin · 07-27-2010, 10:50 AM

Is that a charred beam we see in the picture?

**John Arnold** · 07-27-2010, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by James Duffin

Is that a charred beam we see in the picture?

Charred joists (and subfloor, not in pics).

**Nick Ostrowski** · 07-27-2010, 11:23 AM

Crispy.

**John Arnold** · 07-27-2010, 11:47 AM

That was the only evidence of a fire. If the tub trap hadn't been so low, they would have completely hidden the charring.

**Michael Thomas** · 07-28-2010, 07:02 AM

Also, reverse pitch.

Nice catch, BTW.

David Bell · 07-28-2010, 05:13 PM

If no room for the tub drain, am I to believe the floor can support a tub?

Gabe S · 07-28-2010, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by fritzkelly

Probably put in the PVC supply piping so that wouldn't happen again, self extinguishing.
Also, serious lack of primer.

I heard that in some areas they allow the use of clear primers. I was on a plumbing forum and someone mentioned it. Anybody know more about it?

**Wayne Carlisle** · 07-29-2010, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by Gabe S

I heard that in some areas they allow the use of clear primers. I was on a plumbing forum and someone mentioned it. Anybody know more about it?

Not unless the AHJ does not go by the code.

P3003.9.2 Solvent cementing.

Joint surfaces shall be clean
and free from moisture. A purple primer that conforms to
ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in
color and conforming to ASTM D 2564, CSA B137.3 or
CSA B181.2 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint
shall be made while the cement is wet, and shall be in accordance
with ASTM D 2855. Solvent-cement joints shall be
permitted above or below ground.

P3003.14.2 Solvent cementing.

Joint surfaces shall be
clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that conforms
to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not
purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564, CSA
B137.3 or CSA B181.2 shall be applied to all joint surfaces.
The joint shall be made while the cement is wet, and shall be
in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent-cement joints
shall be permitted above or below ground.