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Hi we need to move the downstairs toilet, as part of some rennovations.

Only thing is, on digging out the old clay pipe, it actually turned about 45 degs in the floor meaning the existing pipe is pointing in the wrong direction for the new toilet. I’ve managed to connect it, but I’m a little concerned.

The existing pipe goes through at the level of the spreader foundations, and the rest bend has to sit a little higher to get it close enough to the wall. This means that there is probably greater than a 1 in 40 fall.

Also, as you can see from the images, I’m having to get the pipe through 180 degrees. Although I’ve tried to do this as smoothly as possible, I can’t get a roding point in the middle of the bend due to space. The branch coming off at the main line is for a roding access point.

Thoughts? Am I asking for trouble?

The pipe is running under the utility room, so if this is no good, the only option will be digging that out. I can’t go through the wall sub floor level, as it’s at foundation level. I could go through behind the toilet, but it would mean moving a radiator. Not the end of the world, but I’ve got plenty to do as it is!!

Cheers,

Ian

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i wouldnt be happy with that, also any underground pipework needs to be inspected by building control

whats the room going to be?
 
One half of the room will be the down stairs toilet, the other will be understairs cupboard and walk through to the pantry. See the plans below...

Yeah found out about the BC. Didn’t imagine I’d need it for moving an entry point! I’ve already god a building control company, due to some steels and IWI that’s going on. I’m going to have a word on Monday to get they to add it to the job.

Appreciate the comments though. I think deep down I know it’s not right, hence asking. This has just confirmed it!

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have a word with bc and see what they want i would be tempted to use a double seal manhole you could then possible use one of the 45d ports and then you should be able to get straight into the toilet area
 
Are you suggesting something like this?

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/flopl...gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CKT368Hr4N0CFYnk1Qod_zQKjw

Won’t I still have an unrodable section though?
 
like i say depends on your building control officer

and no
 
building control officer as it needs to be inspected and signed off
 
I would be tempted to put another Rodding eye after the slow bend facing upstream but pointing upwards to a flush floor access but the fellas at building control know best and that’s what you pay for ultimately make them work for their lolly
 

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