are above ground due to the way the lot has been graded, or due to a drainage ditch, that said Woodbridge is correct, if the job is permitted then the inspector will approve or fail the build drain. Has the final grade been made on the lot? You can also call the Department of Community Affairs,they are the ones that enforce the code here in Ga.

stock them. You may want to think about replacement cost, and the finished look, broken bowl will be more expensive than a standard toilet.

beginning and my summer time bills the therm use was about half from when I had a tank. If you have a gas model put in it will have to be vented to the outside, if you go electric you will most likley need a larger electric panel.

may be from a pinched o-ring, or a worn out seal.

melted down and made into something new. you may also make a few dollars.

on natural stone products, due to the oil in the putty that will bleed into and stain the stone. I did see a no oil putty at my local big box store, I have never used it.