Sure there's enough clamps on there? posted on November 21, 2009 12:12:56 am This is in a brand new condo. I realize the drains need to be steel between levels for fire safety, but why not build the loop with ABS and save 18 clamps? I dunno, I have trouble thinking like a plumber sometiimes.
Is fiber cement considered masonary? posted on November 20, 2009 08:21:34 pm I need some thoughts/opinions on weather or not fcs (fiber cement siding) is considered masonary.
For example if you were going to build a house is a neighborhood that requires the front of the house to be "75% masonary" should fcs count towards this percentage. Stucco counts is it considered masonary?
Copper or aluminium Wire posted on November 20, 2009 04:02:00 pm This was a condo built in 1981. Grounds and neutrals in the panel are copper, although the conductors appeared to be aluminium at the breaker terminal. This may be a dumb question but it would not be my first nor last, but is this simply discoloratoin or are these copper coated. The pics suck.
You Guys mind a new comer from Maine? posted on November 20, 2009 03:17:09 pm Stumbled of this and thought I would knock on the door to see if they would let me in. :D I guess they did.
Good afternoon to all and I have not yet been browing to see who is here that I know.
Haven't been a newbie for awhile, so take it easy on me please. ;) :)
Hope and Change is really working! posted on November 20, 2009 12:57:31 pm multimediafinal (http://cohort11.americanobserver.net/latoyaegwuekwe/multimediafinal.html)
Spelling & First Impressions posted on November 20, 2009 11:06:19 am Wednesday I stopped for the night at this motel in Paducah, KY. I could not leave without taking a pic of their "ENTERANCE" sign. You would think someone would have caught the obvious spelling error somewhere along the line but there it is for all to see. Great for first impressions!
lots of exposed concrete posted on November 20, 2009 09:47:22 am Hi guys, did an inspection in a Condo yesterday. Building is new construction, modern, euro type designed by a famous architect. Client is looking to get out of the deal because she feels sick all the time living there. I started feeling congested after just being there an hour.
Approximately 1500 sqft. unit all ceilings exposed concrete, 50% of walls exposed concrete. Building corridors and lobby mostly exposed concrete.
Relative humidity in unit was 17-22%. Concrete surface readings were ok. Subsurface readings got higher and higher the deeper I probed. Didn't drill holes, rough concrete, just stuck probe in holes as possible.
I already told her my findings aren't likely to be good enough for a battle. For that she will need to hire a couple other guys I can refer who have much fancier equipment.
Anyone have any experience or data links with this much exposed concrete in a residential setting? Any help appreciated.
Almost forget, the unit did have that musty concrete smell. Occupancy of the building started spring of this year. Some finish work is still ongoing on the top floors.
Thinking of looking it up on Westlaw tonight to see if other buyers have had issues.
Thanks, Markus
flex ducts in concealed space? posted on November 20, 2009 12:52:53 am I'm getting conflicting info on this one. Are flexible ducts allowed to be installed in a concealed space - like in a floor joist bay that runs between two finished levels in a house?
I had never really thought about it since I don't see a lot of concealed spaces as I inspect houses but I'm running ductwork for an addition I'm putting on and can't get a straight answer.
Duct supplier says no they have to be sheetmetal (big surprise, he sells sheet metal and fabricates ducts). A couple calls to local HVAC contractors left me more confused then when I started. Just lots of 'maybe'
An inspector friend in a neighboring county to where I live said no problem as long as they're not penetrating a fire separation wall.... of course.
Anyhow, the attached pictures are of the metal ducting at the end of the existing house which I plan to tap into and extend to the new rooms (pictured at framing stage). Flex ducts would be much easier.... I'm calling my AHJ in the morning. I'm just curious what you guys think.
SinkPositive - Toilet-Sink Combination posted on November 19, 2009 10:25:12 pm The SinkPositive (http://www.sinkpositive.com/site/) is a sink that is incorporated into the toilet tank lid. When the toilet is flushed water flows out of the sink faucet and drains into the tank. The user can wash his/her hands with water that goes to fill the toilet tank instead of having it go down the drain. I'm all for conserving water whenever practicable but something about the SinkPositive strikes me as odd.
Using the SinkPositive would seem to be awkward. You would have to either stand beside the toilet (impossible in many bathrooms) or straddle the bowl.
You would be washing your hands with cold water (unless you fill your toilet tanks with hot water).
You probably would have to wash your hands without soap because adding soap to the toilet tank could cause problems.
Has anyone run across one of these?
Vent near window posted on November 19, 2009 09:29:05 pm I wrote this in the report, vent too close to window. Pretty simple, right? Well the HVAC contractor called me and said the vent can be located 3 feet from the window if the furnace is 100,000 btu's or less. I have not heard of this. Plus is was 33 inches, that pissed him off. Have you heard of this rule. I simply refered to 1804.2.6 IRC
Can I get a discount? posted on November 19, 2009 06:50:03 pm How do you handle a potential client when you spend time with them on the phone answering all of their questions, explaining the inspection process, explaining your credentials, etc. They then ask what is the cost, you tell them and then they have the nerve to ask "can I get a discount?"
Things are a tad slow and I hate to loose an inspection but the nerve of some people really amazes me.
Chuck
More photos of cut out posted on November 19, 2009 06:31:57 pm Jim, here are some more photos of the cut out. I don't know if this will help you.
Thanks,
Ryan
Cut out posted on November 19, 2009 02:31:18 pm Any thoughts on the way this area has been cut out?
Thanks,
Ryan
Correct waste plumbing material posted on November 19, 2009 02:28:06 pm As far as I know this is not an approved waste plumbing material but I wanted to double check with everyone.
Thanks,
Ryan
