Bath faucet flow — sinks + faucets: code vs good practice

Code: 2.2 gpm max. Good practice: 1.5 gpm (WaterSense).

Kitchen faucet flow — sinks + faucets: code vs good practice

Code: 2.2 gpm max. Good practice: meet code.

Bath sink to wall — sinks + faucets: code vs good practice

Code: 15″ to center. Good practice: 20″.

Two bath sinks — sinks + faucets: code vs good practice

Code: 30″ center to center. Good practice: 30–36″.

Vessel rim — sinks + faucets: code vs good practice

Code: no specific requirement. Good practice: 34–36″.

Sink trap — sinks + faucets: code vs good practice

Code: 1¼″ bath · 1½″ kitchen. Good practice: meet code.

Fixtures · Chapter 13

Sinks + faucets

Sinks and faucets are touched more than anything else in a house. Choose the mount, material and faucet for daily use, then fit them to the counter and the plumbing.

Federal flow limitsEPA WaterSenseIRC P2705 clearancesNKBA guidelines

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13.1

What makes a sink and faucet?

A sink is a bowl, a way to mount it and a drain. A faucet is a valve, a spout and a way to control flow and temperature. Each choice affects cleaning, splash and how long it lasts.

Pick the sink for the counter and the faucet for the sink.

Exploded view: undermount sink, clips, counter, faucet with cartridge, supply lines, stops, P-trap — FIG. 13.1 · What makes a sink and faucet?

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13.2Which sink works for you?6 drawings
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What makes a sink and faucet?

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