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Jim, I see Mae is alive and well? (or at the very least her memory) Thanks Bob, but the anatomy doesn’t look right. Gee Mike and all this time I thought a Queue was a ponytail? Sorry if I went out of turn, but I followed protocol, or at least I thought I did? [:-crazy]

Hello - 911 - I want to report a stolen fireplace & chimney!!! Image Insert: 74.48 KB

Thanks Mike and Jim, and Jim do you still have that third arm grown from that chemical spill? Sorry I missed going to Chicago and sitting with you at the very first NHIE exam writing deal. I finally retired from teaching and doing bldg code seminars and now will have more time to cross swords with other folks in what I believe to be one of the noblest professions since St. Florian put out his first fire. Image Insert: 8.86 KB

Brian Careful now, it's a well know medical fact that those living in southern states suffer from CA envy.

I can always measure a man’s level of intelligence by how often he agrees with my opinions. Mike is truly at the genius level by his post on inspector associations.id="green">

Warm air rises, cold air falls, which is a good thing especially for those that enjoy balloon rides. http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Does-Cold ... &id=302338 Nice photos Jim.

I'd go with recommending a geological engineer.

Per Section 1506 of the 2001 California Building Code (based on the 97 UBC) does not require rain gutters on R-3 units. However, the local jurisdiction can do so by city ordinance. Personally, gutters are the only way to control roof drainage and I always suggested such when performing inspections. You think anyone ever followed my advice? Yah, right! [:-bigeyes

Owner called 911 and local police have put out an all-points bulletin looking for robbers seen speeding away with fireplace and chimney in rear of large SUV. [:-magnify Image Insert: 74.48 KB

Don't you guys recognize a "roof rafter fistorus" when you see one? [:-crazy]

Bill FWIW here’s my take on your extra simple remark: If you don’t mention the negative ramifications of what may occur your clients may not pay as close attention to your recommendations as you would like. Should the water heater fail and either flood, damage or result in personal injury I guarantee you will be hearing from them and/or their attorney. Also, the “weâ€

Simple is usually best: "The water heater is beyond its design life and may fail at any time. We recommend replacement at this time to prevent potential damage in the event of seepage or rupture."

The water heater is past its normal life span. It is recommended that if you enjoy bathing in conditioned water you should have it replaced asap. Bonnie; capitol v capital; blame Fowler's.

FWIW I'm in total agreement with Jim Katen on this subject. After all, is it not the main thrust of our inspections and resulting reports to deal with occupant safety issues, which as we all know is the single most compelling reason for our building codes? Of course my question is rhetorical. I repeat the legal bear-trap all home inspectors must be aware of, which is illustrated within the California Real Estate Inspection Association’s standards of practice; i.e.: “a real estate inspection report provides written documentation of material defects discovered in the inspected building’s systems and components which in the opinion of the inspector are safety hazards, are not functioning properly, or are at the end of their service lives.â€

Yep, and the CREIA entry level exam is far and away the toughest home inspector exam out there. Less than 50% pass the first go at it mainly because it's heavily code related. If you don't know your residential building codes you have absolutely no chance in passing it. Their MCI exam is no picnic either.