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  1. Bryan
    What would be the proper way or recommendation for eve vents in a home with no overhangs? Bryan Image Insert: 29.62 KB
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    Brandon, In the IRC 2006 section R703.8 Flashing; item #4- Continuously above all projecting wood trim. This may be a little vague as to "projection"; however, I feel that all skirt boards, water tables as well as all window and door head trim should be flashed. Bryan
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    Kurt, Some of the newer glues have a moisture barrier built into them just for this appalication. I do alot of inspections on new condos and most have wood over concrete on the upper floor levels. Some of the problems i can imagine is pushing the job to quick and not giving adequate cure time. I even seen one job where the ongrade floor slab had wood installed, they laid sheet vinyl first for a moisture barrier. Bryan
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    Has anyone tried the new inspection "see snake Micro" from Ridgid? Priced right, may help in those tight areas. http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/SeeSnake-micro
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    Thanks for the info Frank. I will follow up with the local inspector. Unfortunately, our inspection is for the lender and only looks at the work in place VS the contractors bill. No code or quality controll is inspected unless it is an immediate life safty item. At the time of this last inspection only one building was fare enough along to have a completed panel box; therefore, i will follow up with the local inspector to see what they are requiring. Bryan
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    Thanks Mike.
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    I completed a construction loan inspection for a large apartment complex in Savoy, Illinois earlier this week. During my walk through I noticed that there were no Arc Fault Breakers in the panel boxes. Apon speaking to the electrican and site super they said that the local AHJ was not requiring them due too to many problems with them. No additional details were available from the electricans or site personal other then they are not required in this area. Has anyone seen problems with these breakers or set ups? What are other parts of the country doing? Bryan
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    Thank you for the support. This forum has been a great place to learn over the past few months. There are so many well educated inspectors to learn from and I appreciate the opportunity to read the post and to post my own questions. I hope this is only the beginning of a long career and I look forward to logging on each day to see whats new. Thanks again Bryan
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    I just completed and passed the national exam today. Now, does anyone know how many points may be scored. The testing center does not know. Just trying to see how I faired in the over all relm. Bryan
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    Thanks Darren, I remembered seeing it some where in the past. However, could not remember where. Bryan
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    On a site inspection today for a new home the garage floor and the home slab were the same height. I seem to reme,ber seeing somewhere thatthis is not allowed. However, I cant seem to locate where that was. I checked the 2006 IRC and could not locate. Bryan
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    Is it a manual/hand powered elevator? Bryan
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    Depending on how complex you want to go the hardest part is getting the contractor to break out his budgeted dollars for the diff. phases of construction. Like Erby, we just use a simple spread sheet that has the Dollar value with the % complete and any stored materials on site. Bryan
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    I can't seem to find this item in the code book, however it came up on a previous job. Can the main and only access to the bathroom be through the kitchen? It is a new rehab project, current codes should apply. Any code refference would be helpfull. Thanks Bryan
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    I am currently working on a project which we call a "Project Review". It intells the inspection of the structure, review of the scope of work and contracts of work to be completed. These building are 3 story multi. family homes of approx. 100 years of age. Per the IBC they would be required to have fire sprinklers installed if they were being built today. The rehab work consist of the removal of all sheet rock minor framing changes and additional interior improvements. Now, where does the building loose its "Grandfather" on bring it totally up to code. Primarly regarding the fire protection. Bryan
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    On a couple of new homes i am montering here in central Indiana the HVAC installers ran two 6 inch metal duct lines through the side wall of the house into the furnances return air plentium with no dampers or anything. I have been told the reason for this is to pressureize the home and stop unwanted air infilteration. Now there is another question,maybe a good place for a new thread; these homes are built pretty tight, icysonene insulation with no vapor barrier.It sounds like a moisture problem waiting to happen. Also,the entire interior of the home was insulated includeing the roof deck. Any feed back would be great. Bryan
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    Thank you that is perfect. Bryan
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    I am looking for a good photo or drawing of a kick out flashing detail for a roof to wall transition.Any help would be greatly apperiated. If they could be posted or E-Mailed. Mccartybryan@sbcglobal.net Thanks in advance Bryan
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    NO not yet. This was a construction mogtage inspection to check the work in place. there were a large number of problems through out the property. 2 of the furnance unit vent pipes in the basement were broken and not venting outside. The owners did "not feel that it was a problem they are high efficent units" I disagreeded with him. Luckly no one is living in that wing of the building.The project is being done by a couple of "sxxx lxxxx" with little common sense. Bryan
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    This building was a 2 story with a loweer basement level above grade about 4'.A vent that exits above grade but below windows what would be the thought on this condition.I would think that would fall into the nouinance itiem?
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    What is the distance required for 90 plus vents away from windows and doors, both vertical and horizonal? Bryan
  22. Bryan
    French and subsurface drains are our typical recommended soulitions. The assisted living building I inspected the other day had a interior courtyard, mostly concrete with planting beds around the prementer. The is no way to lower grade and can not tell if there is a french drain system. There is however subsurface drain lines for the downspouts, which help tremendously (sp).The grade in this area is at the bottom of the vinyl siding, I advised them it needs to be addressed, however there is no good soulution in my opion.(notpart of the report) Bryan
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    Gentleman, On a ralated note the required clearnce between wood and grade is 6", and the IRC specifies possitive grade away from the building. Now what about masonry exteriors? I see so many apartments and commericial building where the grade is equal to or above the finished floor level some times covering the weap hole[:-crazy] these may or maynot have possitive drainage.Now when the site is flat what do you recomend for a fix/repair. Bryan
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    Mike, Where can one obtain a copy of the July Energy Design Update report? I tried google with no luck. some friends of mine are building a new home with icynene through out, including the roof deck, however i believe that there builder is overlooking some of the issues regarding such a tight home. Thanks in advance Bryan
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