- Cleanouts are generally required every 40 ft. wherever drain lines change direction more than 45 degrees.
- Cleanouts are typically the same size as the drain lines they serve.
- Each cleanout must be installed with the flow of the drain so that a snake inserted into it will also go with the flow.
- Horizontal drains must be equipped with cleanouts at least every 100 ft.
- All cleanouts must be accessible. They can’t be buried in the wall and must have clear space in front of them. For any drain 6 in. and smaller this clear space must be at least 18 inches
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