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Kurt, House is from 1830. Field stone foundation. That's why I assume no footer was installed. French drain installed around perimeter, couldn't tell how deep but the floor was removed and patched over about a foot wide.

"In the basement, a perimeter drainage system has been installed around the foundation wall to control water penetration. On a home this age, there is typically no supporting footer under the foundation wall. Installing a perimeter drain can potentially undermine the foundation walls and cause substantial movement / displacement. Have a reputable foundation contractor or structural engineer evaluate and provide repair options to prevent any potential damage. " Katenize me please! thanks in advance

Won't the exhaust begin to corrode the fan over time if its that close?

Anybody have any references that state how far the exterior fan has to be from an exhaust vent? This just looks wrong to me. That's the water heater exhaust vent right next to the fan. Click to Enlarge 35.1 KB

Two out of the three flues were closed off, but I just cant figure out what they did structurally in the attic. Looks like a mess to me. Curious what the, more experienced, brethren have to say Click to Enlarge 66.28 KB Click to Enlarge 38.82 KB

I'm thinking I should start with the attic before climbing roofs now. Don't know how I didn't fall through here. Click to Enlarge 44.3 KB

I have come across this problem again and now getting feedback from the builder that I'm wrong, that the clearance is only 12" from meter. Can somebody provide the exact code for this ??

I asked the owner if the electrician even opened up the panel. He said "Yup, stared at it for quite some time and couldn't find anything wrong". I then proceeded to show him what was wrong and advised that him that he should find another electrician.

At a recent re-inspection I was surprised to see that this panel had been unchanged. Then the owner handed me a receipt from a licensed electrician stating that this panel is safe per the NEC. Am I missing something? Click to Enlarge 59.28 KB Click to Enlarge 45.04 KB

I understand that the exhaust and intake can not be within four feet of the gas meter, but am just curious who goofed. New construction, what comes first? The meter or the furnace? Click to Enlarge 35.97 KB

No, wasnt EIFS. That finish is thin, either rolled on or sprayed on but its a hard coat base underneath. You can see the metal lath where the electrical service comes through.

I'll be calling for a Stucco inspection to see what the conditon of the sheating is behind this, but what should they have done at the soffit? Backer rod and flexible seal there as well?? BTW, the owner is a "certified" stucco guy Click to Enlarge 42.86 KB Click to Enlarge 37 KB Click to Enlarge 39.19 KB

Great info, Thanks guys!!

Can someone please "Katenize me" In the basement subpanel the neutral and ground wires are sharing the same connection points. This is a dangerous condition since in a subpanel the neutral wires are carrying current. Normally, ground wires are only carrying current if something goes wrong, but because the neutrals and grounds are not isolated, all ground wires are now carrying current as well. Have a reputable electrician separate the neutrals and grounds to prevent any potential hazards.

Thanks guys!! Great info. Kurt, downloaded the handbook, thx for the link. Michael, No worries, I learn so much from your posts and questions, couldnt possibly be offended. How do you get the site to load on phone? Blackberry too slow for me. (thread drift coming)