Originally Posted by
Ted Menelly
I have inspected hundreds of homes every year for the past 4 years that I have lived in Texas. I could probably think hard enough to tell you how many sediment traps I have seen. Literally almost none with the exception of some brand new homes lately and a few existing homes. I would be curious about other Texas inspectors or anyone for that matter if you are finding the same thing.
Thanks
Ted
Ted, this subject has come up often and the answer is always a resounding, yes. It seems that all pipe is clean and all gas is dry in Texas
, and since Texas was once and independent nation, then the National codes don't apply here.
