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Post By: Brian Hannigan on March 24, 2007 07:40 PM The
planned launch date for the new InspectionNews Message Board is the first of the
month. I know you'll all love the new features, style and ease of use. You will
already be registered on the site with your current User Name (your real name,
right?) and password. I hope you are all looking forward to it!------------------ Sincerely, Brian Hannigan ...more... View
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Insurance, Legal, Advertising/PR: Without any guidelines for inspectors, how do you know your home is safe and sound? Last
Post By: Joe Griffin on March 26, 2007 09:49 AM
Scott, I'm with you. This state needs a formal threshold, most inspectors here don't even belong to an association, never mind one with good stringent requirements like ASHI. So we continue with black eyes such as this article which affects all of us. ...more... View
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Building Interior: Bedroom emergency egress through closet Last
Post By: Michael Thomas on March 26, 2007 08:39 AM
Thanks to you ...more... View
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Plumbing & Water Heating Systems: Recalculating Sump Pump Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 26, 2007 07:51 AM
"Is that what those science guys call perpetual motion?" No, but it is "perpetual self-priming". ------------------ Jerry Peck Ormond Beach (i.e., Daytona Beach area) ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: Abandoned wiring Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 26, 2007 07:45 AM
If it buried like that, cut off both ends, leaving just enough to connect the hot, neutral and ground together, then solder them together or use an irreversible crimp large enough for all three. No. the code does not require that, but that wire does not ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: Mason Panels Last
Post By: Mike Schulz on March 26, 2007 04:08 AM
With switches and receptacles that's a judgment
call for each and every house. If the receptacles are loose fitting when you plug something in or a switch flashes or the toggle is loose feeling then yeah you should say recommend checking all and ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: Double Tap Off Main Breaker Last
Post By: Philip Desmarais on March 25, 2007 10:53 PM
My point is that, at least in my DirecTV system, the satellite dish operates at low voltage from a box that simply plugs into a receptacle near my TV. I don't buy the idea that an installation company would have a need to install a new circuit
solely for ...more... View
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Insurance, Legal, Advertising/PR: Licensing Home Inspectors Last
Post By: Phillip Stojanik on March 25, 2007 10:12 PM
The linked document below is a bit lengthy but contains some really interesting research into the licensing of home inspectors. The document was prepared for the state of Ohio who is looking into licensing but data and surveys were drawn from within a ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Threshold over ledger support Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 25, 2007 08:08 PM
"Jerry, do you mean this type, an aluminum threshold, or wood too. Because you know water is going into the joint if its flush. A wood threshold actually has a groove cut in it about 1/2 to 3/4 back from the nose as a drip edge. They do up here anyway." ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Railings needed Last
Post By: Richard Moore on March 25, 2007 08:06 PM
I'd say that the sod adequately qualifies as a "walking surface" for common sense safety. I guess the choice is railing or at least two feet of clearly demarked planting area. Even then, you would need to be careful when weeding. Question...are there ...more... View
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Environmental, Health & Safety: how would you write this "mildew" up Last
Post By: wayne soper on March 25, 2007 07:07 PM
yeah, I agree but I would still like to know what those vent stacks are connected too. If
that's what they ...more... View
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Structural, Foundation, Crawlspace, Insulation & Ventilation: always look first Last
Post By: Rick Hurst on March 25, 2007 06:47 PM
My scariest crawl was once when I had crawled about 30 minutes to the back side of this home, and turned around to see the sellers 4 yr. son almost on my heels. The kid had never made a sound. His mom acted like no big deal. He's just curious. ...more... View
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Fireplaces and Chimneys: Sabotage? Last
Post By: Jeff Gainey on March 25, 2007 05:56 PM
Could the sheets been an asbestos sheet stuffed in the gap trying to slow the burning of the home until all is in bed and asleep? The only reason I ask is I inspected a garage with a two sided wall furnace still operational that I advised was an ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: knob and tube wiring Last
Post By: Jeff Gainey on March 25, 2007 05:03 PM
I don't know the difference in opinion between yours and an HI's. The wiring will be the same and the issue with the insurance company policies will be the same. They won't care that you say it is pristine and a safe system. They will look at the ...more... View
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Plumbing & Water Heating Systems: Water Heater TPR Discharge Piping Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 25, 2007 03:17 PM
Jerry M., For the purposes of another thread, I will change the bold highlighting around. 2006 IRC - P2803.6.1 Water Heaters - Requirements for discharge pipe: The discharge piping serving a pressure-relief valve, temperature relief valve or ...more... View
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Plumbing & Water Heating Systems: TPR discharge location Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 25, 2007 03:12 PM
Guys ... At this weekend's FABI meeting I learned that (one of many things I learned) the ICC and other agencies did a 10 year study a exploding water heaters and fount that the vast majority of them were not the fault of the water heater. The vast ...more... View
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HVAC Systems: Air duct Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 25, 2007 02:58 PM
"No 90-degree bends!" Whoa there! You absolutely CAN HAVE 90 degree bends, you just have to maintain the proper radius. First, out 18" from the metal collar or metal duct it is attached to, then (when going vertical) the bend, then, within 18" of the ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: What's this called? Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 25, 2007 02:47 PM
Missing. That's what that piece is called. Cast stone. Or ... Applied masonry veneer. The problem with applied masonry veneer on wood frame is that it needs a drainage plane behind the cast stone, and a weather resisting barrier behind the drainage ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: Acceptable Connection? Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 25, 2007 02:28 PM
No, it is not. See the way that is recessed back toward the wall? The ones made for grounding and bonding terminals are bumped out from the back to the inside of the panel. They are made to accept short threaded screws which, when all the way, are still ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Hardi Plank Last
Post By: Tim Moreira on March 25, 2007 01:19 PM
Mike, Occupational Hazard That's why pictures combined with manufacturer's instructions, combined with, "one of these things not like the other one" song can leave the contractor scratching their head. I have found it best to be polite, humble and then ...more... View
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HVAC Systems: HVAC "hard-pipe" duct w/mechanical damper Last
Post By: Jim Luttrall on March 25, 2007 08:47 AM
Nolan, the only experience I have with ducts in slab was with standard sheet metal on an older home and it was full of water, rust and crud. I'm not sure what you mean by "hard pipe", but it sounds like your system is a step above what I've ...more... View
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Structural, Foundation, Crawlspace, Insulation & Ventilation: sagging header Last
Post By: Thom Walker on March 24, 2007 10:16 PM
Will shelf angles also extend 4 inches beyond the opening.? ------------------ Loyalty to petrified opinion never broke a chain or freed a human soul. Mark Twain ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: Acceptable Repair? Last
Post By: Tim Moreira on March 24, 2007 09:46 PM
Dick, Bold is mine. quote: I welcome any and all HI protest when I am doing repairs. I am not realtor
friendly...I am code friendly. I am fair to all sides.. From my second post on this thread. quote:E3304.6 Integrity of electrical equipment. Internal ...more... View
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General Chit Chat: Inspector Health Last
Post By: Gary Cox on March 24, 2007 07:09 PM
Travis, You are correct on the latest news about type 11 diabetics ... regaining blood sugar levels within normal limits. I'll refer to it that way instead of calling it a cure. What is the definition of a cure for someone. If they regain normal blood ...more... View
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Structural, Foundation, Crawlspace, Insulation & Ventilation: Insulation over attached garage Last
Post By: Rick Hurst on March 24, 2007 06:33 PM
And if you don't have the draft stop wall? In all of the Dallas area, I've never seen such. The garage attic is open to the rest of the structure. For that reason is why I've always commented on any openings in the garage ceiling. ...more... View
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Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: Sidewall Flashing Last
Post By: Brian Knight on March 24, 2007 05:51 PM
Thanks, Funny thing is, this is brand new construction....so the sidewall flashing should be extended past the sidewall....i got the 2" cut way back, weird ...more... View
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HVAC Systems: Boiler vent Last
Post By: Bob Harper on March 24, 2007 05:25 PM
Q- Gas or oil? Q-BTU input rating? Q-Appliance collar diameter? Q-Clarify please: this has both a barometric and power actuated vent damper? Q-Clarify what you mean by "view port" please Q-How was "back pressure" noted? Q- By "no CO readings" do you ...more... View
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General Chit Chat: Posting Pictures - How to - Step By Step Last
Post By: Brian Hannigan on March 24, 2007 03:08 PM
Don't get to comfortable with it as the new board will have a different method of posting pictures however this link still contains useful information http://inspectionnews.com/images/compression/compress.html ------------------ Sincerely, Brian ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Garage Fire Door Repairs Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 24, 2007 02:05 PM
*IF* the original wall was *only* covered in Type X on the garage side, then covering the garage side of the closet would provide that same level of protection, however, the wall between the garage and the house is also insulated, with gypsum board on ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Weep Screeds Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 24, 2007 02:00 PM
Weep screed is required by the ASTM standard and is for "weeping out" the drainage which accumulates behind the stucco from the water which gets through the stucco. Ventilation has nothing to do with it. I know a lot of "stucco contractors" who even say ...more... View
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Attic Insulation, Ventilation, Roof Framing, Roof Coverings: What kind of roof covering is this? Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 24, 2007 01:43 PM
"Just because they make it doesn't mean it should be used." Yep. Just what the ICC instructor at this weekend's FABI seminar said today "This is America. Anybody can sell anything if someone will buy it. Doesn't mean it is allowed to be used, though." ...more... View
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General Chit Chat: Owners must prepare for injury Last
Post By: Joseph P. Hagarty on March 24, 2007 10:34 AM
Going thru loss of work capacity due to personal injury right now. Surgery on my leg due to fracture has me laid up for 6-8 weeks plus time off for physical therapy. Check out AFLAC. Received my first check in less than 2 weeks. ...more... View
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Electrical Systems: Ouch Last
Post By: David Banks on March 24, 2007 05:11 AM
Just found this last week. Dave Click for photo (62259 Bytes) ...more... View
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HVAC Systems: Copper for propane supply line? Last
Post By: Thom Walker on March 23, 2007 11:01 PM
Thanks, Bob. I think I'll send a copy to one our largest plumbing companies. They installed this gas fireplace last year. The seller has really enjoyed it. Click for photo (59442 Bytes) ------------------ when we badly want a thing, we go to hunting ...more... View
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HVAC Systems: HVAC tech assisted inspection Last
Post By: Frank Bombardiere on March 23, 2007 10:13 PM
I once had a client hire another HI in addition to us and we were there at the same time inspecting the house. The other inspector was also a SE which is the only reason I know of that he did this, but it was still a little off the wall. I don't know ...more... View
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HVAC Systems: Electric Furnace Last
Post By: Jerry Peck on March 23, 2007 09:38 PM
Even worse than I thought. In the basement. All of those separate circuits go to one piece of equipment on separate breakers. ------------------ Jerry Peck Ormond Beach (i.e., Daytona Beach area) ...more... View
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Exterior Features, Grading and Drainage: Base garage door jambs Last
Post By: Rick Hurst on March 23, 2007 07:51 PM
Nolan, Here you go from today. Actually its a Plano door jamb. Click for photo (77792 Bytes) ...more... View
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Insurance, Legal, Advertising/PR: HIs and Home Sales Last
Post By: Jerry McCarthy on March 23, 2007 07:02 PM
John Get a pre-listing inspection by the best real estate inspector you know of and use it as supplemental disclosure. Just make sure the guy or gal has a good and current E&O insurance and then insist the eventual buyer gets his/her own inspection. ...more... View
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