Where are you putting the stop valves for the tub?

Code does not require stop valves for tubs or showers...

I just looked through a stack of my catalogs, then did a quick online search but I am not finding any glue-in or solder in waste & overflow kits with a flip lever on the overflow.

What I did find was "lift & turn", & "toe taps" ( Personally I prefer the toe tap)

brickeyee, not sure I know how to answer your question. My main concern is with the master air/soaker tub. Here is the inspiration picture which is similar to our set up:

We have a water closet to the left which will have an access panel for the motor. To the right is the shower. Center front is the tub drain which we want a cable drain stop mechanism. But we are told it will require another access panel.

Thanks lazypup. I'm resigned to going with a "lift & turn" or a "toe tap" stop for my guest baths. But I want a cable drain mechanism for my deep master tub for convenience. Don't want to have to lean way over to reach a lift and turn , or stick my foot in for a toe tap, when I want to fill the tub.

Problem is this type of stop mechanism supposedly requires an access door that has to be directly behind - not under or to the side. This give me heartache with regards to the finish tiling :-(

You may be able to do something like this:

Here is a link that might be useful: Schluter

Thanks for the link palimpsest. Interesting concept. I wonder if anyone has done something like this. Would sure like to see pictures of it in place - both open and closed.

"Code does not require stop valves for tubs or showers..."

A rather poor setup.

Remember the code is the MINIMUM.

I spent over 30 yrs in the plumbing trade and I could count on one hand how many tubs or showers I ever saw that had shutoff valves and nearly every one of those was installed as a DIY or a fly-by-night wannabee plumber. On the other hand, putting the entire bathroom on zone valves is quite common.