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09-16-2021, 03:06 PMBill Kriegh replied to a thread Grounding Electrode ? in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionOf course the qualifier needs to be taken into account. If the metallic pipe doesn't enter the structure it's not considered a grounding electrode...9 replies | 286 view(s)
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09-16-2021, 02:57 PMBill Kriegh replied to a thread Grounding Electrode ? in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionOf course the qualifier needs to be taken into account. If the metallic pipe doesn't enter the structure it's not considered a grounding electrode...9 replies | 286 view(s)
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09-16-2021, 01:45 PMJack Feldmann replied to a thread Home Inspector Failed to Identify Aluminum Wiring in General Chit Chat: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsWithout actually seeing the report, its not possible to determine if the inspector is responsible. Unless having E&O insurance is a requirement of...4 replies | 201 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 11:26 AMDom D'Agostino replied to a thread Home Inspector Failed to Identify Aluminum Wiring in General Chit Chat: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsBest answer is to consult with an attorney who specializes in construction litigation. Anyone can be held responsible for anything, if the facts...4 replies | 201 view(s) -
09-15-2021, 10:11 AMSteve C replied to a thread Home Inspector Failed to Identify Aluminum Wiring in General Chit Chat: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsIt is related but not the same question. I am specifically asking if anyone knows if the home inspector should be held responsible and if so, how...4 replies | 201 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 08:37 AMGunnar Alquist replied to a thread Grounding Electrode ? in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionJerry, I also seem to recall that the GEC connection to the metallic water pipe is required to be within 5 feet of where the water supply enters...9 replies | 286 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 07:43 AMJerry Peck replied to a thread Home Inspector Failed to Identify Aluminum Wiring in General Chit Chat: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsWasn't there another post and thread on this exact same thing/question? Maybe by the same person? I'd so, re-read those replies as nothing...4 replies | 201 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 07:29 AMJack Feldmann replied to a thread Purchasing Inspection Vehicle - Feedback Please in Business Operations: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsMy daughter just rented a mini van (Nissan I think) yesterday for a move she's making. I was amazed at how well designed it was as far as the seats...3 replies | 170 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 07:05 AMThanks for the good info guys. Looks like I?ll be looking for a pin type meter to augment my tramex3 replies | 198 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 06:45 AMSteve C started a thread Home Inspector Failed to Identify Aluminum Wiring in General Chit Chat: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsMy home inspector did not identify the aluminum wiring in the house I bought on both the home inspection report and the 4-point mitigation. He now...4 replies | 201 view(s)
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09-15-2021, 06:22 AMI have a Delmhorst, a couple Extechs, a Testo and a Klein. The Delmhorst and Extechs I use mostly for water intrusion work. The Delmhorst is...3 replies | 198 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 05:31 PMJerry Peck replied to a thread Grounding Electrode ? in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionI disagree to the extent that Bill's statement is given as a blanket statement without the qualifier stated in the code (as I remember it - we are...9 replies | 286 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 01:56 PMDom D'Agostino replied to a thread Purchasing Inspection Vehicle - Feedback Please in Business Operations: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsI'm on my 4th minivan. Love them for keeping everything dry and safe, and they ride great. I take out the middle and rear seats or fold them into...3 replies | 170 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 12:20 PMJack Feldmann replied to a thread Purchasing Inspection Vehicle - Feedback Please in Business Operations: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsDave Ramsey is against leases, calls them fleeces. He also suggests paying cash for stuff. While I was not able to pay cash for a vehicle then,...3 replies | 170 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 12:15 PMI had several moisture meters, from a basic Delmhorst I bought in late 80's, to a more modern Delmhorst that was designed for EIFS. and my main one...3 replies | 198 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 10:40 AMAubri Devashrayee replied to a thread Article: How to protect your tools and equipment in Tools and EquipmentGreat question, Tony! It honestly depends on how much coverage you're looking for. For larger coverage amounts, it's possible to have stand-alone...2 replies | 14681 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 08:20 AMGunnar Alquist replied to a thread Grounding Electrode ? in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionBill, Apparently, I had never read it that way. Thank you!9 replies | 286 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 07:58 AMBill Kriegh replied to a thread Grounding Electrode ? in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionGunnar, Art 250.50 states that any grounding electrodes present at a building must be used as part of the grounding electrode system. An...9 replies | 286 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 07:37 AMflargen replied to a thread setting up shop, running secondary to outbuilding in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionI know where the meter is. I need to know what's going on inside and what next steps are for upgrading service since there are some questions as...10 replies | 359 view(s)
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09-14-2021, 07:26 AMBill Kriegh replied to a thread setting up shop, running secondary to outbuilding in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionYou don't know where your meter is?10 replies | 359 view(s)
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09-13-2021, 05:30 PMflargen replied to a thread setting up shop, running secondary to outbuilding in Electrical Systems: Home Inspection and Commercial InspectionYes Jim, Bill helped me see the error in my understanding there. Thanks. I spoke to the city's sr. inspector today and he informed me that the...10 replies | 359 view(s)
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09-13-2021, 05:23 PMTony Escamilla started a thread Commercial Inspection Proposal? in Business Operations: Home Inspectors & Commercial InspectorsHi, Does anyone have a sample commercial inspection proposal that you are willing to share? I'm putting mine together and want to see what others...0 replies | 118 view(s)
