StevenT

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What I have come to realize is that they are trying to teach people how to fill out one of their checklist reports and no more than that. They are calling three tab shingles, "asphalt shingles" and they are calling architectural shingles, "architectural shingle"

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Trying to fill in the gaps... large gaps, I have been doing alot of insurance inspections. The average inspection takes about 20 minutes. This past wednesday I did 14 inspections. One of them being 220,000 SF apt. building... it took 1 hour. lol. Mind you, I get the feeling I'm one of the more detail minded inspectors in the company. OK, these are for insurance companies and the information that the underwriters need really doesn't take more than 20 minutes to inspect. I do the work because, besides needing the chedder, it keeps me sharp inspection wise and regularly exposes me to things I would not normally run into. (fire supression, non combustive construction, commercial situations, etc.) The pay is so little that I am under the impression that this company is screwing me. For this reason I have been reaching out to other companies hoping that with my experience I can find a source. So far the pay still sucks. I did manage to hook up with a new company that is more nationally diverse. Yesterday I took a test (20 questions). This was the only question I got wrong. Somewhere in the back of my mind I have a pipedream to form some type of a cooperative inspection service so the entire nation can be covered by competent inspectors (that is where you guys come in), and pay the inspectors at more reasonable rate. I have made a contact with a bank and am hoping to get their forclosure work. If anybody else has connections with a bank or insurance company... not a "dispatch" company, and can help get some type of thing going, it would be great. I know a few guys have been doing insurance inspections for alot longer than me, is this how it is? What can one expect? Is it possible?

There are roof and patio drains. I built a system like you described in a laundromat. In NYC... in most cases storm drains are not allowed to drain into a sanitary sewer. It adds too much water to the sewerage treatment plants. If you don't have a storm sewer (new construction), you have to install dry wells. That is another scam story.

No, this had nothing to do with anything except a visual description in preparing a narrative. I sent them a memo telling them the author of the question is wrong.

I took a test today and got one answer wrong. Alongside my answer I put an asterick with an explanation at the bottom of the page. I think I am correct and that the person that wrote the test is wrong. How would you answer the question? Question: There is no difference between an asphalt shingle and a architectural shingle. A. True B. False I answered A.True The explanation I added is that "an architectural shingle is made out of the same asphalt composition material (unless it is fiberglass composition)" They sent me back an explanation saying that "There is a difference between asphalt and architectural shingle. Asphalt shingle are the same size and laid down flat. Architectural shingles are different sizes and have a more of a textured/bumpy appearance." I always call the "flat" (3 tab shingles) shingles, "shingles" and I call the "more bumpy" shingles, "architectural shingles. I believe to say that an architectural shingle is not an asphalt composition shingle, is wrong. What say ye?

Just storm.

I came across this P trap today while inspecting a 220,000 SF (168 unit) apartment building. Imagine the size of thr dumps that it takes to clog it. [:-crazy] Actually, it's part of the storm drain system. Click to View 51.85 KB

I don't see a price listed. Is this one of those things, if you can afford, you don't ask how much it cost? You just ask, "who shall i make the check out to?"

Whenever I have to fix ANY type of machine, whether it be a water heater, boiler, commercial washing machine, etc., and I am having a problem figuring out what the problem is, I call the company and get help from their technical dept. They have yet to let me down, I can't think of any unnecessary parts that I have purchased, and I've saved a tremendous amount of time. Make sure you have a multimeter including an amprobe on hand. I don't tell them I am fixing my own item. They seem to frown on that and will recommend a technician. I simply tell them I am an inspector and am trying to figure out the problem.

I have two sons. Because of my domestic situation, they live with me every other week. I cherish every moment we are together. I decided when they were very young that my relationship with them was more important than anything else. I hope they live with me until they get married. If I had the right set up... like the Kennedy Compound, I would want them to live with me once they were married too. BUT... They help with the cooking, cleaning, jobs, etc. I have taught them to do things on their own. As far as me supporting them, well, they are still young (15 and 17), so long as they are in school I really don't mind. In today's economy, there is plenty they are missing, so they want to work. They love going on jobs with me and are better than most adults... truly! I would never "lock" them out. I like John's gentle way. Do you really care about the $20, or is it the principal? If you really wanna wake her up, stop paying the car insurance. Can she afford to pay it herself? Is she capable of being on her own? DID YOU PREPARE HER TO BE ON HER OWN? or, did you allow her to be a couch potato and you sudddenly decided you were tired of it?

A GFCI works, but it would not be good for an outlet for a computer or anthing else that needs an actual ground.

I don't think it had anything to do with the electrician. Obviously, the electrician got there first.

I don't know the exact wording, but yes, all connections/splices must be accessable.

Changing out the two prong outlet without a ground being present will create a false grounded outlet. I would rather suggest having an electrician upgrade the wiring. If someone is careful, and shuts off the power first, the compound could be removed from within the box and a coverplate installed.

When a toilet bowl flushes, not all of the water that goes into the bowl to flush the waste enters by the flapper lifting. Water is also put into the fixture from within the bowl itself. You will not see this water. It is put into the weir of the bowl from within the hollow cavity of the bowl itself. If you notice, there is a small tube that is directed into the hollow fill tube. The water from this tube is being directed into the weir. The fill hole sometimes can be seen. It is the little hole below the water level in the bowl. The waste is not just being pushed down by the weight of the water above. It is also being sucked down by the siphon being started by the water below. The small holes pissing water are refilling the tank.

Looks like they are looking to protect themselves in case their own built in aquastats fail.

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That is ridiculous. If the light goes out, the camera will not be able to record and you won't be able to tell what happened.

In the original description it states that the room is sealed. If that is the case, shouldn't you be more concerned with the amount of make up air and not the dimensions of the room?

Put it in your report. You don't have to diagnose it.

Steven, Don't look too closely, you may go blind. [] Ahhh, you might be right. Perhaps I'll stop when I need glasses. [:-glasses

... That poor little mouse!

I have looked very very closely and the picture and have read all of the responses. I just want you all to know that I think it is disgusting!!! How do you have the nerve to post such a picture...