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    Default Re: Required inspections on homes in rural areas

    Quote Originally Posted by Dylan Whitehead View Post
    This may be something for you guys here in Texas.
    COUNTY INSPECTION PROGRAM BEGINS SOON
    I just mentioned this in the other thread on the same subject.

    I just finished a phase inspection course and went over all of that.

    Trust me, the builders will be going with the lowest bidders.

    When the inspector turns the information in to the trcc website all the trcc wants to know if it passed or failed.


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    Default Re: Required inspections on homes in rural areas

    These county phase inspections are a good idea. I have been called by home owners who are acting as their own contractor (bad idea) and have seen some unbelievably poor work. Here is one problem with the new rule - it only applies to registered builders so if you build your own house the phase inspection rule does not apply! I do agree that the low bidder inspector who is probably the least skilled will be doing these inspections for the lesser home builders.


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    Default Re: Required inspections on homes in rural areas

    Foundation, framing and mechanical.... no electrical or plumboing? Oh my.... A developer's wet dream without a doubt!!!

    Jerry McCarthy
    Building Code/ Construction Consultant

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    Default Re: Required inspections on homes in rural areas

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry McCarthy View Post
    Foundation, framing and mechanical.... no electrical or plumboing? Oh my.... A developer's wet dream without a doubt!!!
    Nope, no plumbing inspection. This has to be done by a licensed Texas plumber.


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    Default Re: Required inspections on homes in rural areas

    The mechanical includes HVAC, electrical, amd plumbing


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    Default Re: Required inspections on homes in rural areas

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Spermo View Post
    The mechanical includes HVAC, electrical, amd plumbing
    You can not inspect the plumbing. A state licensed plumber is needed for that inspection.

    Am I wrong, I doubt it. I will read it over again but like I said I just took a refresher Phase Inspection Course and went over it thoroughly and that is what 50 people got out of it.


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