Do I have to install valves for a bathtub?

09-22-2010, 02:04 AM	#1
pttcc Member   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 45	Do I have to install valves for a bathtub? I am finishing my first plumbing work. On DIY books, I see they install water shutoff valves before the 'nob' for a bathtub. I am wondering if it's ok I don't install these two valves. Any suggestion? Thanks!! Last edited by pttcc; 09-22-2010 at 02:44 AM.

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09-22-2010, 02:46 AM	#2
Docwhitley Member   Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 227	Do I have to install valves for a bathtub? Install the valves in case you ver need to replace the Diverter or have a leak in the future

09-22-2010, 07:14 AM	#3
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,097	Do I have to install valves for a bathtub? Not sure about CA code, usually not a requirement, but it sure makes sense to have shutoffs at all fixtures. Use ball type valves.