How do you plumb and vent a toilet?

By connecting a closet flange to a closet bend.

What is Conventional Venting in plumbing?

Venting a plumbing fixture with its own individual vent.

1.5 inches in the IPC and a minimum of two inches in the UPC.

Unlimited in the IPC and limited to 6 feet in the UPC.

3 inches, with a maximum of 3 toilets on a 3-inch horizontal drain.

The video explains a straightforward method for plumbing and venting a toilet using standard DWV fittings, emphasizing practicality and accessibility in the process.
Variations in plumbing codes, such as the IPC and UPC, dictate specific requirements for vent sizing, trap arm length, and drain size, showcasing the importance of adhering to regional regulations when installing plumbing fixtures like toilets.

How do you plumb and vent a toilet?
By connecting a closet flange to a closet bend.
What is Conventional Venting in plumbing?
Venting a plumbing fixture with its own individual vent.
What is the size of a toilet's individual vent?
1.5 inches in the IPC and a minimum of two inches in the UPC.
What is the trap arm length for a toilet?
Unlimited in the IPC and limited to 6 feet in the UPC.
What is the minimum drain size for a toilet?
3 inches, with a maximum of 3 toilets on a 3-inch horizontal drain.

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The video demonstrates a simple method to plumb and vent a toilet using basic DWV fittings.
A 4-inch closet flange connects to a short piece of 4-inch PVC that drops into a 4x3 closet bend.
The venting method shown is considered "Conventional Venting," where a plumbing fixture is vented with its own individual vent.
In the IPC, a toilet's individual vent is sized at 1.5 inches, while in the UPC, it is a minimum of two inches.
The toilet's trap arm length is unlimited in the IPC but limited to 6 feet in the UPC, measured from the face of the closet flange.
The minimum drain size for a toilet is 3 inches, with the UPC allowing a maximum of 3 toilets on a 3-inch horizontal drain and 35 DFUs.