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10-10-2008, 05:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Vent near gable
Hi Folks,
Just inspected a new home. Not allowed on the roof, so I couldn't take measurements. I did see a vent pipe about 1 1/2 feet under the gable vent. Per the P3103.5 (2006 IRC) you shouldn't have vents close to "air intakes" to the house. I just want a sanity check here (on the question only) Is the gable vent to the attic considered an air intake to the home, (I believe it is) but it's not like a window or door that goes into the living area. What's the call here? violation or not?
(No I don't do code inspections, but do like to keep the new builders in line)
Thanks!
Waiting to finish report, thanks for your speedy replies.
-Dave
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10-10-2008, 05:40 PM
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Location: Rockwall Texas
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Re: Vent near gable
Was it a "sewer vent" or what?
What was the vent to?
Got any pics?
rick
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10-10-2008, 06:09 PM
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Re: Vent near gable
yes, it was a sewer vent. The one directly under the gable vent.
Thanks for your help!
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10-10-2008, 07:53 PM
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Re: Vent near gable
Yes, Bad planning and should not have been allowed. Did you send the broker into the attic to sniff around?
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10-10-2008, 08:20 PM
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Re: Vent near gable
As the others have said - no, not allowed, must be 10 feet from or 2 feet higher than those soffit vents.
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10-10-2008, 09:27 PM
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Re: Vent near gable
As always, thanks for the help!
Have a groovy weekend!
BTW, I already submitted the report saying it was not allowed, thanks for backing me up. 4th year as an inspector and it still helps to bounce ideas off of other professionals. The code books are great, but a little help in interpretation is priceless.
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10-11-2008, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Barrington, IL
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Re: Vent near gable
I reported the same a year or so ago. Mold in that area of the attic. I took a beating on that one. Neither the "plumber" nor the "mold remediator" agreed with me. Oh well! No referrals as a result of that job.
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Eric Barker
Moraine Woods Consulting, Inc.
Barrington, IL
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