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Yes—when the correct carrier system is used and installed per the manufacturer's requirements. Many systems are engineered as structural frames intended to support the fixture load; the key is correct framing + correct installation.

Routine service is commonly designed to occur through the flush actuator opening, depending on system. For board approvals, document the service plan clearly and include spec sheets.

They can be quiet or loud depending on wall build, isolation details, and installation quality. In multi-family buildings, sound strategy should be treated as a specification item, not a hope.

Typically: spec sheets, a plumbing plan excerpt, a wall/structural note, and a short serviceability statement. The cleaner the packet, the fewer questions.

Common concealed carrier platforms include manufacturers such as Geberit, TOTO, Duravit, and OLI. (Many other brands exist; these are simply widely recognized system families.)