Darren

Thanks Mike!

Does anyone have a Goodman installation booklet or other paperwork to show direct vent termination. Click to Enlarge 61.65 KB

6 year old Square D panel with a main disconnect thats buzzing/humming. Any ideas why? Click to Enlarge 45.41 KB Click to Enlarge 56.09 KB

Thanks Jim; The shingles looked to have excessive exposure but the installation instructions indicates 8 inches and they have only 7 1/2. Appreciate the help.

Does anyone have a name & manufacture of this shingle? Thanks Click to Enlarge 112.93 KB

Simple enough; go get yourself 'certified' then get licensed by your state to be a 'code inspector'.

What is the general consensus of what, if anything is written about shingled roofs left in an attic after an addition? Click to Enlarge 55.17 KB

According to the New Jersey code interpretation, it is incorrect. Download Attachment: PVCABS.pdf 18.36 KB

Slightly different than what your speaking of...... Click to Enlarge 70.08 KB

It's doesn't look like the ground leaving is connected to anything inside the disconnect.

I don't know about Mississippi, but here in NJ, they collect a boat load of money for all the CE classes; I'm pretty sure it costs $100.00 for every class you want to get approved.

"E. traverse attic load bearing components that are concealed by insulation or by other materials." So technically, if an attic is floored with plywood, I don't have to enter it.

Neal; let's see a photo of the exterior of the house...

Some 'old time' union electricians here in Jersey do it. I've seen it done so much I do it; yes, I'm a DIY'er.

I did an inspection last week that had a bathroom in the basement with an ejector pump. I found there was no trap in the shower (the shower had a tile floor). When you flushed the toilet or ran the sink (including a wet bar 15 feet away), you could hear the water running under the shower. The buyer e-mailed me this link http://www.thesureseal.com/. Besides ripping out the tiles and pan, does anyone have another option; what's the opinion on this 'seal'? Thanks

Well lets be straight; the Continuing Ed booklet I'm talking about is for Building Code enforcement, not home inspections. And uh, what are some of the guru's names you are referring to?

I just got my Building Inspectors booklet for continuing education. New Jersey is still using the term fire stop & firestopping. Click to Enlarge 74.91 KB

As whats needed in the OP photo, the correct term is fireblocking. However, in the field, the term firestop or firestopping is still used when referring to filling the annular space around any penetration through a fire rated or smoke barrier assembly.

Yes; it needs fire stops at every level. including the attic.

New Jersey has been under the National Standard Plumbing Code which prohibited the use of AAV's unless the use was designed by a 'licensed design professional'. After the ICC changed it's evaluation report, NJ is allowing the use of AAV's in residential properties. Download Attachment: AAV.pdf 442.22 KB

If it's on new construction, the super/manager should have an MSDS sheet on it. That should tell you what it does.

Several years ago I attended a seminar administrated by the NJDCA (New Jersey's board for building codes). The speaker, an engineer, stated he actually specs the insulation be installed with the vapor barrier installed facing the crawlspace as thats where the moisture is located. My inspection yesterday had the same installation except it was foil faced. Here's my section of the report: "The insulation is installed with the vapor barrier facing the crawlspace. Although it goes against common building practices, some engineers and architects recommend this installation because it will prevent the crawlspace moisture from being absorbed into the insulation. Since I see no current problems, keep it as installed."

Thank you gents...

I need help with these 2 rooftop heat pumps- I'm thinking the one is 1983 and the other is right around the same age. Click to Enlarge 50.94 KB Click to Enlarge 43.47 KB

Found this on another site- http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/20 ... ce_st.html