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Scott Patterson · #11 (**permalink**) 01-07-2008, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Bacon

Jerry and guys,

Thanks for the replies, but this opens up another question? "Should I test for gas leaks?" When I started out, I did use a Tiff 8800 and went to a CE class which the long term inspector instructor said that he didn't use one and that it opens inspectors up to liability because there is no way that we can check all the unions and gas lines in a house. What do you think?

I do not test for gas leaks. If I smell gas I simple say I found a gas leak and list the area or location if I cans narrow it down. I have a Tiff as well and it is sitting on my bookshelf. They tend to produce too many false positives for me. Heck a case of bad breath can set one off.