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1. Expert Member
   DCcontrarian | Mar 11, 2025 12:56pm | #1

   Basically you're asking how to become a plumber. That takes 8-10 years.

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   freyr_design | Mar 11, 2025 11:50pm | #4

   And hundreds of notches out of critical structural elements. There is a real art to notching a floor joist…

1. Expert Member
   DCcontrarian | Mar 12, 2025 12:58am | #5

   Termites look at plumbers with admiration and awe.

2. GBA Editor
   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Mar 11, 2025 01:55pm | #2

   Z...,

   To add to DC's comments, plumbing requirements are also often specific to the jurisdiction. What you can do here, you may not be allowed to do there.

   In Canada this guide is probably the closest to what you are looking for - but it assumes a base level of competency in plumbing skills.
   https://www.orderline.com/guide-to-canadian-plumbing-codes-and-venting-systems-for-plumbing-national-edition-pack?srsltid=AfmBOoqvdpkGYpUXM4_k_xMCDIdy_r_h2tdxNDthIBJ7yVZnCh6jgFlR

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   ILikeEmOlder | Mar 11, 2025 10:18pm | #3

   Try this book:

   Plumbing, 2nd Edition by Michael A. Joyce

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   krackadile | Mar 12, 2025 03:36pm | #6

   This is my go to guide. I use it for almost every job. Plus it's free. https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2021P3