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From the IRC E4001.4 Overcurrent protection. Each appliance shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the rating of the appliance and its listing. How's that for side stepping?

I'm with Kurt, I have a nice graveyard myself. I beat hell out of them and spend as little as possible on them. I have had my "latest" though for about 2 years, a Panasonic toughbook. It doesn't take much of a computer to run inspection software. I thought the touchscreen would be a great feature but rarely actually use it. I would be interrested in any tips to properly teach myself typing. Never took it in high school and that is my biggest problem with report writing. I've gotten damn good at hunt and peck but nowhere near a reasonable typing speed.

Spa blower?

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My guess is they used copper pipe because they were out of mice

Oh, I thought maybe you were designing a Chad Fabry special. Here is a link to Apollo http://www.apollohydroheat.com/

Kurt, I haven't seen plans but those are fairly popular here. Not homemade but made by Apollo. They are very simple and use a standard Grundfos recirc pump. The A-frame coil is very similar to an A/C evaporator. I would think you could make one from an old air handler. Clean the coils out well since it is connected to your domestic hot water and just loop it to the water heater. Circulating pump and blower comes on via the thermostat. Most here use quick recovery gas water heaters.

Be sure to use socks with warning labels to reduce liability. The last ladder I bought basically didnt have any metal showing due to all of the warning stickers. I would love to see a lawsuit because somebody slipped off a ladder due to all the stickers (not me preferably).

Be sure to use socks with warning labels to reduce liability. The last ladder I bought basically didnt have any metal showing due to all of the warning stickers. "Socks on the ends to protect carpeting and finished walls. Hardwood floors, those I can clean easily, if necessary." Shouldn't this be on the "New Sox" thread?

"PS- Try using athletic socks on the ladder ends, when using it on the interior. Keeps the floors and walls clean." Yeah, but then you have to climb up the ladder barefoot!

Just noticed, there is a bare wire AND a black widow in the picture. Which would kill you first?

Thanks Monte, I will take you up on that. My mistake, it is the IRC, not IBC ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. In one- and two-family dwellings not more than three stories high with separate means of egress, a building, the use of which is incidental to that of the main building and which is located on the same lot. Doesn't sound like a deck to me. I can't say if the deck would stand without the attachment, I am thinking probably not. I really don't want to go look at it. Does anybody know if the 1997 UBC addresses manufactured housing? I hate to buy it to look this up. The realtor mentioned $5000 to "repair" the deck. This is sounding more like a shakedown. They could put the home on a permamant foundation for that much $$ and not worry about the deck attachment. Is there a statute of limitations on this sort of thing?

The reason for the question: 3 years and 7 months ago I inspected a large doublewide with a large back deck addition. The deck was well constructed and low to the ground, plenty of support and sturdy, no visible damage to the home which I stated in my report. The buyers are now selling and the new buyers hired a home inspector who stated in his report that the deck should not attached to the structure. Sellers and realtor are making noises that I should be the one to pay for repairs as this was not in my report. The main problem is that no permit or inspections were obtained for the deck construction. The town agrees with the second inspector that the deck should not be attached and quoted me IBC (this was today) "Section ae504 Structural additions ae504.1 General. Accessory buildings shall not be structurally supported by or attached to a manufactured home unless engineering calculations are submitted to substantiate any proposed structural connection. Exception: The building official may waive the submission of engineering calculations if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that engineering calculations are not necessary to show conformance to these provisions." I indicated to the realtor that I do not do a code inspection, that is stated in the report and inspection agreement and am concerned with structural soundness and safety. In addition, I am not responsible for researching permits. My assumption was that permits were obtained and the deck was passed. I am not sure how else to handle this, new buyer is demanding that a perfectly sound deck be "repaired" and the seller is justifiably upset that they have to do this. I don't know if it makes any difference, but in 1997 when the deck was constructed, they were going by 1997 UBC (i don't have that book, don't know if it even adresses manufactured housing). Anybody see any liability on my part? i want to handle this fairly but don't want to get screwed.

Well heck yeah! Download Attachment: homepageshot.jpg 18.26 KB I guess technically I am talking about a manufactured home or doublewide.

Does anybody know if attachment of a deck directly to a mobile home is allowed? Do the decks have to be absolutely self supporting? Thanks in advance for any help

Mother in law? Don't glue it down at all.

Cool, Thanks Kurt

I inspected a 90 year old 3-plex today. The electrical system had been "upgraded". The electrician completely rewired one unit in metal conduit. Ran hots and neutrals but no grounds back to the main panel. Outlets tested as grounded so I am thinking he is using the conduit for grounding. Is this kosher? Seems not but if anyone can tell me for sure, I appreciate it.

Sorry Steven, I should have put a []in my post. Fritz

Listen for quiet? Do the light circuits at night in the dark. I checked some circuits in my house with a cordless phone. Plug in the base station and take the handset to the panel. When you kick that breaker you can hear it even if it isn't plugged into a phone line. Just listen for the quiet.

My mistake, I was assuming there was some sort of 60 amp main breaker or fused disconnect prior to the 100 amp panel

I would ask your original home inspector, he can tell you if it is wired correctly. It is not necessarily unsafe. You described the only way I know to label the breakers. Walkie Talkies help (are they called walkie talkies in Canada?)

Russians installing Chinese fireplaces, no, it doesn't sound safe.

It is odd, I just can't see anything else affecting the flow if no other fixtures are operated. Maybe the neighbor is tapped in!

No, we have air conditioning here too. My CAC is right below my eavestroughs.