Finding areas where one contractor installed their systems without regards to other areas is fairly common for all of us. Looking for these areas is part of our job. Most of the time it's a minor issue like a notched drawer to make room for a plumbing trap. Sometimes it can be a big no no like a notched joist to make room for an air return or cut trusses to make room for the whole house fan.
Recently during a Canton Michigan Home Inspection I noticed the builder was nice enough to make provisions in the basement for a bathroom, as is common in new construction, should the owners decide to finish the basement. Drains were there extending above the floor as they should be. But for reasons unknown they were inches from the stairwell and a foot or so from the water heater and furnace. My guess is someone didn't review the blueprints?? The homeowner can probably get away with the bathroom installation but it will be a tight squeeze. I don't think there's even enough room for a 2x4 between the shower drain and the stairwell.
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