Cleanout Spacing Calculator

Determine cleanout requirements per UPC/IPC

Cleanout Requirements

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Maximum Spacing --
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Direction Change Cleanouts --
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Cleanout Spacing Summary

Pipe Size UPC Max IPC Max
Up to 4"75 ft100 ft
6" - 10"100 ft100 ft
Over 10"150 ft150 ft

Cleanout Location Requirements

Building Drain

At upper terminal

Each aggregate change >135 deg

Every 75-100 ft

Building Sewer

At property line

Within 5 ft of building

Every 75-100 ft

Stacks

Base of each stack

3 ft above floor

Each floor (hi-rise)

Branch Lines

Start of horizontal

Or fixture serves as

If removable trap

Cleanout Installation Requirements

Size Requirements

  • Same size as pipe up to 4"
  • 4" minimum for larger pipes
  • Full-size preferred for sewer
  • Test tee option available

Accessibility

  • 18" minimum clearance
  • 24" preferred working space
  • Accessible panel if concealed
  • Grade-level box for buried

Special Cases

  • Test tees at changes
  • Two-way for sewers
  • Counter-flow installation
  • Watertight if below flood