Remodel-Problem with shower drain location

[Dick in Wisconsin]

Remodeling a bath room in a 60 year old house. Putting a 5'x5' shower where there wasn't a shower before.

Right where the drain from the preformed Wedi Board shower pan is located, there is a large existing heat run. There is enough room under the pan for a 90* elbow, but not enough room for a trap.

I want to install the elbow to the drain of the pan, connect the elbow to a four foot line which would end up in a more open area, and install the trap away from the drain in the pan.

Is this possible? Does the trap have to be directly underneath the drain in the shower?

City of 8,000 people in Wisconsin. Not sure if the city has it "own" plumbing code.

 

[GMCGarage]

Remodeling a bath room in a 60 year old house. Putting a 5'x5' shower where there wasn't a shower before.

Right where the drain from the preformed Wedi Board shower pan is located, there is a large existing heat run. There is enough room under the pan for a 90* elbow, but not enough room for a trap.

I want to install the elbow to the drain of the pan, connect the elbow to a four foot line which would end up in a more open area, and install the trap away from the drain in the pan.

Is this possible? Does the trap have to be directly underneath the drain in the shower?

City of 8,000 people in Wisconsin. Not sure if the city has it "own" plumbing code.

If not inspected, it will work. Trap is just for sewer gas coming back up.

If inspected, ask the inspector if ok with it.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

If not inspected, it will work. Trap is just for sewer gas coming back up. If inspected, ask the inspector if ok with it.

It will be inspected. Master plumber wants the trap under the drain. Said it must be within 30" of drain, not sure how far away the trap would be (house is two hours away).

Gone back and forth on this ... having a sheet metal guy move the heat duct.

Thanks for the post.

 

[woodzy]

I wouldn't worry about it - just put the trap as close as possible.