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05/19/2012 07:51 PM
How to become an inspector?
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Hi, I am an electrical contractor and general contractor but want to get into inspections? How do I go about becoming an inspector? What is the difference between commercial and residential inspectors, other than the type of occupancies? Thanks.
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05/19/2012 01:15 PM
CSST on finished garage wall?
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Does anyone know if code allows, or dosent allow, the running of CSST along the finished wall of a garage. This CSST is running from the basement, and
runs along the inside garage wall for about 15' to the furnace. (3' from the floor)
If not allowed, does anyone have a code referance?
Thanks in advance!
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05/19/2012 01:08 PM
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Questions on the program are welcome in this open forum!
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05/18/2012 07:09 PM
laundry sink zapper
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holy cow
what were they thinking
cvf
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05/18/2012 03:50 PM
Another "fine" Philly chimney top
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Doesn't anyone "screen" these things? Yuk yuk.
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05/18/2012 03:22 PM
Jerry McCarthy's article in WorkingRE
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Good job Jerry! Nice article. It's easy to see that you wanted to say a lot more than you could....reading between the lines. After you've been an inspector for a long spell...you know a heck-of-a-lot-more than you can ever say. Kind of like being a parent. "...do as I say...ignore what I do..." I can't tell you the (whole) truth...because '...you can't handle-the-truth.' Anyway....thanks for what you said...thanks for what you didn't say but we all understood. Good job Jer. Thanks for sharin'
Glenn...........in La$ Vega$
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05/18/2012 02:24 AM
Eave Vent Replacing Rafter Blocking
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I currently have no venting for the attic. I'll have a ridge line exhaust vent installed with the new roofing. For intake vents I'm considering replacing the 2x4 blocking between some of the rafters at the eaves with 3 1/2 x 22" screen vents plus a rafter vent at each eave screen vent to provide a air channel through the insulation batts. Does this present a structural problem? If so, is there still a structural problem if I add 2x4 blocking further up the roof between the rafters that no longer have a block at the eves? The added block would have to be sufficiently up the roof to not block the rafter vent channel.
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05/18/2012 01:20 AM
Drip Edge/Gutter Details
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Should I accept the drip edge that makes a simple bend down along the fascia or insist on the drip edge (might be called a D flashing?) that projects out about 1" and then comes back to bend down along the fascia? Because my understanding is the back of the gutter slips between the fascia and the drip edge, is a steel drip edge acceptable (dissimilar metals corrosion) with aluminum gutters? Does aluminum flashing require aluminum nails, or are galvanized nails acceptable? Do aluminum gutters require aluminum fasteners and hangers, or are galvanized fasteners and hangers acceptable?
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05/17/2012 10:39 PM
Furnace exhaust fan
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Something I haven't seen before. Natural draft water heater and induced draft furnace utilizing a shared B vent.
The fan on the roof runs constantly. The controls in the utility room shows the amount of draw and the button on the right is utilized for the light only. My comments to the buyer is the appliances should not have to rely on a mechanical vent fan for correct venting and to have it checked out by an HVAC tech.
Speaking with an agent after the fact I found these were commonly installed as part of the MAC (Metropolitan Airports Commission) as part of their upgrades to homes in this area. I've inspected several hundred MAC upgraded homes and have never seen this.
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05/17/2012 10:32 PM
Rental Weatherization Authorization Inspection
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Hello Everyone,
I have been monitoring the goings on here for a while now, and really have learned a lot of useful information, THANKS! I really enjoy the back and forth discussions, they are fun. Now, for my question, I got a call today for a "Rental Weatherization Authorization Inspection". What I know: The gal has already bought the home, wants to use as a rental property, and her attorney advised her she needs this type inspection to be performed, has anyone out there done this before, and what could they possibly be looking for? This is not much info to go on, but it is all I have. Any and all help is appreciated!
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05/17/2012 10:07 PM
Nothing like a nice warm bath
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This furnace vent pipe goes right through the tub area. They insulated in because they were getting burned. REally?
Broker thought it was a towel warmer:D
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05/17/2012 07:32 PM
Air condensate drain lines
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Here we go again. This has been kicked all over this site but I can't find what Im looking for. This is an air handler is in an attic with a coil. Primary drain with pan. However the pan drains into the primary drain. Code says pan OR secodary drain line needed. What if there is no sec drain, there is a pan but it drains into the primary. Defeats the purpose according to me:)
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05/17/2012 05:18 PM
Is this ok?
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To me, this looks like someone is burning something flammable in a firebox meant for a vented gas log insert? There is a metal flue with a damper. The gas line on the right seems to have been capped off?? Is this ok? I don't think so, but I'm not sure...
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05/17/2012 05:04 PM
ASHI Images from ASHI Experience?
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Hi - I know this is a long shot, but I suddenly remembered a photo graph in a old ASHI advertisement that showed a guy with a bunch of business names crossed off his back and the last one was "Home Inspections" - OR SOMETHING like that.
Anyhow - I searched the ASHI site and couldn't find copies of those images, so I was wondering if anyone one here has those, or knows where I can find copies of those images? I am working on a newsletter that addresses licensed contractors perfroming home inspections, and I think the image will draw attention.
Thanks - JD
PS - I am an ASHI member, so there shouldn't be any issue with me using the images, if you have them....much appreciated.
Peace -
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05/17/2012 01:20 PM
window bars at bathtub
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I've never seen this before - non-safety glazing next to the bathtub, with bars.
Assuming the bars are strong enough, I guess this is ok, eh?
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