I recently finished a big remodel on my house, particularly in the bathrooms, and I really disliked the low flow from the new showerheads. So, I went ahead and removed all the flow restrictors to improve the experience. Now, I'm anxious about the upcoming final inspection next week. Do inspectors check for flow rates during the inspection? Could we fail because of this change?
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It really varies depending on the city and the inspector. I've had experiences where one inspector barely looked around and signed off on things in a matter of minutes, so it can be hit or miss. Just keep your fingers crossed!
Yes, they typically check the fixtures to ensure they're compliant with regulations. Some inspectors might notice the missing restrictors, so it might have been better to wait until after the inspection to make those changes.
From what I've heard, they usually won't check specifically for that. But if you're really concerned, you could always order a few flow restrictors online and just pop them back in before the inspection.
Good to know! I guess I'll have to see how thorough they are.