Cleanout on 3" drain line

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I'm remodeling a bathroom that involves a complete rearrangement of the plumbing. Thanks to others in this forum, I have the configuration nailed down.

I need to install a cleanout, however I cannot place it at the end of the line since the toilet drain is there (long sweep 3" elbow).

I have two questions:
1: Is the fitting in the attached picture code worthy? I like it because it will allow me to snake in eather direction.
2: Do I need to be concerned about the number of connections on this drainline with regard to a potential for slowing down solid waste and creating a clog in the line? The drain is a straight shot and has the following connections soon after the toilet long sweep elbow (at the end of the drain line).

In order of appearance:
Long sweep elbow for toilet.
3x2 wye for lavatory drain entrance
3x3x3 cleanout
3x2 wye for shower drain entrance
PVC to Cast Iron Mission Coupler

Thanks!

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Many jurisdictions do not allow it for the very reason you stated. It does allow the snaking in either direction, but once it is underwater due to a stoppage, that fitting is not directional and the snake can go whichever direction it wants to. It can be very difficult to "make" the snake go in the desired direction
 
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