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I have a leaky shower faucet. For fun, the previous owner walled over the access hatch to the plumbing and then put in a built in shelf in front of that. Yes of course the shelf is completely packed with crap.
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m00ninite 6mo ago

Is it common for showers to have a plumbing access hatch? Don't think I've ever seen that. Just solid tile the whole way around.

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Bill Cypher 6mo ago

Supposed to be shutoffs on both hot and cold right before the mixing valve you use to take a shower or bath. There should be an access to those valves and the back of the knobs you use to take a shower.

They aren't in the shower because leaks. The access should be on the other side of the wall.

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Joe 6mo ago

It is a smart move if you dont have one to allow for repairs vs ripping out drywall and having water damage. Unsure if bldg code requires it though.

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Bill Cypher 6mo ago

Done right is a higher standard than building codes and done right requires it in my mind.

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Joe 6mo ago

That mentality is becoming rarer and rarer. I agree thats why i have a panel in my back bedroom.