Plumbing cleanouts and service access

Avoid finishes that bury access needed for drains, valves, traps, pumps and equipment.

VERT / GREEN = documenter/entretenir · JAUNE / YELLOW = vérifier avant travaux · ROUGE / RED = arrêter le DIY et faire valider.

Cleanout buried behind fixed finish
Provide access before enclosure; do not bury the service point. Valve/equipment inaccessible
Provide suitable removable access. Access in wet area
Coordinate waterproofing and serviceability. Access map available
Photograph and dimension from fixed references.

What the professional checks

Confirm code/manufacturer access
Coordinate panels, waterproofing and finish

Official sources

CNRC — Code national de la plomberie 2025

Checked: 2026-08-22

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