What is the required distance from a garf (chamberpot) or avit (urine receptacle) of earthenware or wood — how far in front and how far behind?
Synopsis
The required distance from a garf and avit is the same as from excrement: in front, as far as the eye can see (melo einav); behind, four amot from where the odor ends.
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