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offsetting is code compliant as long as it inst more than a 45 deg.

Ya electricians always get that wrong. Most don't leave enough room for straight stop either.

Get a code book,each size has a dfu (drainage fixtures units)which is how you size it.

They make 90 deg turnouts in copper with pex adapters already installed on them. Use a souix chief rough in strap and one of these copper turn outs you will be fine. Copper turn outs with rough in strap will allow for a neater job and is a better for trim out.

The only reason for not using it is cost. If you have some just laying around go for it before someone scraps it.

Cut the valve out and replace. Or unscrew the bonnet and remove the gate for a quick temp fix.