en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 13:55:59 +0200 info@inspectorsjournal.com 60 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=41 The Inspector's Journal is an interactive webzine written by home inspectors for and about the home inspection industry. TIJ's mission to inform and educate home inspectors, thereby helping them to become better inspectors and ultimately increase their bottom line. This site consists of inspection-related news briefs, a calendar of coming events of interest to home inspectors and a variety of discussion forums moderated by various industry subject matter experts. http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=41 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/images/TIJ144.jpg 144 35 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Denray) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17532&REPLY_ID=137759 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:49:34 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17532&REPLY_ID=137759 info@inspectorsjournal.com (sln) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17529&REPLY_ID=137780 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:33:32 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17529&REPLY_ID=137780 I recently received notice that my water usage was high. A quarterly usage of 127,000 cubic feet!!! My average quarterly usage is roughly 3,000 cubic feet. I asked the water department to come check my meter which is in a 'pit' at the street, several hundred feet from my home. The day they ca...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (mlparham) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17525&REPLY_ID=137725 Sat, 18 May 2013 16:57:58 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17525&REPLY_ID=137725 info@inspectorsjournal.com (AHI in AR) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17512&REPLY_ID=137687 Wed, 15 May 2013 16:55:03 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17512&REPLY_ID=137687 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Steven Hockstein) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17504&REPLY_ID=137582 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:40:03 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17504&REPLY_ID=137582
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Is there any supporting documentation or code language that says this inst...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mike Lamb) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17488&REPLY_ID=137550 Fri, 10 May 2013 20:14:31 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17488&REPLY_ID=137550 info@inspectorsjournal.com (allseason) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17486&REPLY_ID=137438 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:46:28 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17486&REPLY_ID=137438
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If we paint PVC to protect it from the sun then...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (TimWhalen) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17406&REPLY_ID=136868 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:04:53 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17406&REPLY_ID=136868 info@inspectorsjournal.com (TimWhalen) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17405&REPLY_ID=136869 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:54:32 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17405&REPLY_ID=136869 info@inspectorsjournal.com (Robert Jones) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17376&REPLY_ID=136621 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:12:26 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17376&REPLY_ID=136621
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If not what are options for repair?

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Serial D4264-2G05479

I'm thinking either 64' or 79'. No aluminum conduc...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (antnida) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=17302 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:50:27 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=17302
There are different opinion regarding the type o...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (citadel) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17289&REPLY_ID=136070 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:06:28 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17289&REPLY_ID=136070
my home was built in 1987 and we had an inspection recently since we are selling the home. the inspector said that since my bath exhaust fans vented directly to the attic that they were not to code....
I am guessing that in 1987 bath fans were allowed via code to vent to the attic. I am in G...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Nolan Kienitz) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17285&REPLY_ID=135879 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:50:24 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17285&REPLY_ID=135879
So he just extended and made up his own manifold.

Such a deal.




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here's a pic of the label with serial number.

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This panel above a stairway is the only access to a 75 gallon water heater.

The re-modelers decided to drywall around the humidifier.

My report verbiage was choice.

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The tub stuck up above the tile surround by about 3/4" Three sides of the tub had this gap covered with wood cove trim. Th...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Robert Jones) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17127&REPLY_ID=134861 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:49:01 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17127&REPLY_ID=134861
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I mean mixing the ABS with the PVC.]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Bryan) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17088&REPLY_ID=133972 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:53:19 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17088&REPLY_ID=133972
I am in need of help and/or direction to locate information regarding the maximum size of a vent pipe for a water heater. The main vent is 6" "B"; which extends about 10' horizontal and 25' vertical from the appliance location. The original furnace has been removed leaving only t...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Darren) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17087&REPLY_ID=133856 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:25:26 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17087&REPLY_ID=133856
The buy...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (dtontarski) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17067&REPLY_ID=133694 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:56:26 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17067&REPLY_ID=133694
The owner of the home explaine...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (ericwlewis) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17036&REPLY_ID=133474 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:34:13 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17036&REPLY_ID=133474
I gathered the old parts so that they would fit into the picture. The switches and gauges were thrown 10' away!?

Why don't contractors just p...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Brandon Whitmore) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17018&REPLY_ID=133479 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:34:39 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17018&REPLY_ID=133479
2011: between 6-12" of the ground.
2008: Strang...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Mike Lamb) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17012&REPLY_ID=133178 Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:01:21 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17012&REPLY_ID=133178
What is its purpose?

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39.64&...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Scottpat) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17004&REPLY_ID=133186 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:35:00 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=17004&REPLY_ID=133186 This was a first for me. The main line was on the ground and covered with the moisture barrier. When I first went in the crawl it took me a few moments to realize that I could not see the PVC waste lines that are normally suspended from the joist.



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Has anyone seen one of these Rheem units yet? Seems like it would be an interesting choice.

Induced draft with standard 3in or 4in. B-vent. Holds 29 gallons but has a first hour rating of 90 gallons and can recover 61 gph at .70EF. Certified for both potable water and/or hydronic heati...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Darren) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=16972 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:28:00 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=16972 After the ICC changed it's evaluation report, NJ is allowing the use of AAV's in residential properties.


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Is there some mandate or regulation prohibiting lead water pipes in households? Nearly all of the service pipes for Chicago water are lead.

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It had a 3/4" copper discharge line that went up the wall to a PVC drain pipe. There was a manual switch and I saw no means of automatic activation. I guess you just flip the switch to empty the basin after the washing...]]> info@inspectorsjournal.com (Jerry Simon) http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=16950&REPLY_ID=132583 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:20:23 +0200 http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&topic_id=16950&REPLY_ID=132583