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No, they are normally installed in the garage, however the backwash line is frequently run up into the attic and attached to a plumbing vent. I believe Chris posted a picture of this on the Candidate corner thread on the ASHI board a couple months ago.

The object in the photo is not an uncommon site here. While not proper, this is commonly how the backwash for a water softener system is installed when it is installed after the fact. If thought about during construction they run the drain next to the laundry drain line with a 1 " air gap.

Whoever did this said: "Suri I can purt a sink there, however if ya want it to drain outside that er be mor muny[:-banghead]

Sometimes I wonder about miser Pricket. I have attached some quotes from his recent postings. Think about them for a second and then ask yourself, Would I let this person marry my daughter, or son if he was in S.F. "I smoked asphalt shingles for 20 years. and it never hurt me (cough)" "I do two a day, every day. I sometimes work Saturdays, and on about once a month, I'll have to pull at three-a-dayer." "I agree that you can't consistantly do more than two a day with a drop off in quality or a severe case of burnout." We'd do a "gender-blender" (coed) squad, just so they could compete. I must admit, they always had the best pot! The ol' "wet finger and paperclip" method is gonna get ya sooner or later I think he may need help[] Is there a Dr. in the house?

I have read that you cannot use CPVC on the TPR line within 12 inches of the valve on a gas water heater. Where is that written? I inspected a new house today and the city inspector did not call it out. I want to have my facts before I call it out. Thanks,

Look again guys,[:-magnify] they did not turn off the fan they unplugged it.[:-banghead] The fan is connected to a switch plugged into a 4 square box with a cord that is NOT plugged in.

I don't know about Florida but here in the Phoenix area we have expansive and collapsible soils. The 2000 [iRC R801.3] Says in my words that in any area known to have expansive or collapsible soils, all roof water shall be collected, gathered and dispersed no less than five feet away from the foundation, into an drainage system that will prevent the water from migrating toward the building. This is not a quote, I left the book in the truck and am to lazy to go look it up. I think Florida patterned their code after the IRC so it may be there.

This property was not for a client. Chris was looking at it for himself as an investment property.[:-banghead] I enjoy talking about what might be the cause, I learn from it.[]

It looks like the second floor is wood framed on top of a stucco covered wall. The finish looks like a sand finish. This type of finish is very hard to make look good with conventional stucco without adding extra water. That could be the problem. The wall could also have some deflection. Many people use synthetic stucco for the final coat here when they desire that type of finish. it is more durable, easier to apply and maintain. I tell my clients; "Stucco, concrete, and drywall, all three of them need water to be installed. When the water evaporates, shrinking occurs, as temperatures raise and fall building materials expand and contract. This movement will cause cracking." There are two types of concrete, cracked, and gonna crack.

Write your own newsletter, Include jokes and helpful hints. ask if you can put that in the box along with a card or brochure. My news letter has a "Ask the Inspector" column. Past clients and Realtors e-mail me questions, I answer them, If I use a someones question in my newsletter they get two movie passes to AMC. The passes are cheaper than tickets because there not good for special engagements. I try to use past clients questions when I can, I also do trivia questions. I am now getting known as the inspector that can answer your questions. Some Realtors will call me to ask about my competitors reports, but that's another story. I will try to attach a PDF file of one of my old newsletters for you. Download Attachment: PointstoPonder10-03.pdf 418.86 KB

Hey, I found it.[:-graduate] http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1028#_Background Im surprised I've never seen this before. The site says it's been around for 40 years.

I did an inspection today on a 1998 home that had an addition installed sometime after that. The addition has a flat roof with what appears to be a vinyl cap sheet. It is tan with small fibers embedded into it in a small diamond pattern. Photos are attached. Has anyone seen this before. Any information will be helpful. I leaving to go do a google search after I post this. Download Attachment: Picture 037.jpg 50.52 KB Download Attachment: Picture 038.jpg 87.17 KB Download Attachment: Picture 041.jpg 88.37 KB

I will echo what Scott said. I do multi unit inspections also. a four plex that each unit is under 1000 sq. feet starts at $1000. Do it through, report it, & limit your liability

He's is hiding in the shadows untill needed like a good bouncer should.[]

I repeat what Chris said. Many people like the fact that I can access the house.

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I get a marketing newsletter every week and I thought I would share this weeks with you. there is information on how you can get the information at the bottom of this post. Before You Blame… Whenever something goes wrong, people (you included) tend to look for what is known as a scapegoat. Someone to blame. [:-jump] And blame has several cousins: Justification, Politics, Self-Protection, and the worst of them all, Defending Your Position (also known as:'It Wasn't My Fault'). [%|] It never ceases to amaze me how many "perfect" people there are in the world,[:-angel] I often wonder if there isn't some great big black hole of shirked responsibility someplace. In the business of selling blame has all kinds of directions it can take. Sales people are blamed for pretty much everything when an error occurs. And of course salespeople blame everyone else and their dog for everything that goes wrong. And of course the person who suffers is the customer. And of course the ultimate loser is the company. When blame is thrown around it precludes work from being done. It changes productivity into negativity. The obvious repercussions when blame continues to occur are loss of morale and loss of productivity. In other words: loss of business. Pretty dismal picture so far, huh?[:-bigeyes] Well luckily, below are the blame-game antidotes. Things you can do in order to stop blaming others and prevent the blame-game from reoccurring. It's an action step you can take before you blame. But here's the warning; blame is the instinctive response, defensiveness is the intensive response, self protection is the instinctive response. In order to get away from blame, clear proactive thought must be the dominate mental condition. [:-banghead] Sounds kind of complicated but the answers below are pretty simple. NOTE WELL: If your blame-agenda is political, ignore the rest of this. [:-headache] The key to stopping blame is intervention that leads to prevention. Blame intervention is best accomplished by "asking" rather than "blaming." Questions you will have to ask yourself first. Then questions you will have to ask of others second. And there are actions you must take that are a result of the questions you ask of yourself and others. I know, it still sounds pretty complicated but the questions below will clear it up. Just keep in mind that it's more important to resolve than to blame. Instead of blaming, ask yourself: [?] 1. What really happened? Where did things go wrong? 2. What can I do instead of blaming? What are my alternative ways of making the communication, and still completing the task? 3. What could we have done as a company to prevent this from occurring? 4. How can my expertise help at this moment? 5. Who will fix the situation? 6. How will that get done? 7. Who will be responsible to make sure that the blame issue is resolved? 8. Who will be responsible to make sure the blame issue doesn't happen again? 8.5. What are my ideas about how to resolve the issue temporarily and permanently? I'm sure there are other questions you can ask of yourself and others. What I've tried to do is give you a list that will start to reverse the blame process. FYI: The opposite or reverse of blame is responsibility. Blame is a waste of time. Blame is a waste of energy. Blame is a losing proposition -- for everyone. I'm most concerned about people who both place blame AND defend their position. It seems as though their self image is weak and their self protection instinct is somewhat paranoid. It's almost as though they "have" to blame someone. The blame-remedies are not easy. Nothing valuable is easy. The consequences of blame, however, are so divisive and so energy-wasting that it's worth it to make the conscious effort to reduce it or eliminate it. The obvious key is to start with yourself. And the obvious resolve is for you to begin by accepting responsibility and/or accepting the challenge to make it right, BEFORE you have a chance to tell someone they're wrong. And for those that say, Jeffrey, what does this have to do with sales? I will answer you with a single word: everything. It has to do with your image. It has to do with your self-esteem. And it has to do with the character of your sales people and everyone representing your company. Want to make a start? Think about the last two or three things that went wrong in your company. What happened? Who got blamed? What did you do? Replay the tape and ask to yourself what you could have done differently (in a positive way) that might have changed the outcome, preserved the morale, and help someone else save face? I am amazed at how little is written about blame. (I wonder who I could blame for that?) This lesson is not an easy one, but I promise that it's a powerful one in your quest to be the best. Free GitBit... Want more ideas on responsibility? Wanna take a self-evaluation to see how responsible you really are? Go to www.Gitomer.com - register if you're a first time user, and enter the words I'M RESPONSIBLE in the GitBit box. Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Sales Bible, and Customer Satisfaction is Worthless, Customer Loyalty is Priceless. President of Charlotte-based Buy Gitomer, he gives seminars, runs annual sales meetings, and conducts internet training programs on selling and customer service at www.trainone.com. He can be reached at 704/333-1112 or e-mail to salesman@gitomer.com

Bad News, It's a judgment call If the tpr valve draining could hurt you while turning off the gas you could call it out as a safety issue. The 2000 IRC is pretty silent in the issue. it states G2419.5 (409.5) Equipment shutoff valve. Each appliance shall be provided with a shutoff valve separate from the appliance. The shutoff valve shall be located in the same room as the appliance, not further than 6 feet from the appliance, and shall be installed upstream from the union, connector or quick disconnect device it serves. Such shutoff valves shall be provided with ready access. The Fuel gas section of the code describes "Ready Access" as READY ACCESS (TO) That which enables a device, appliance or equipment to be directly reached, without requiring the removal or movement of any panel, door or similar obstruction. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Like Mike said, Go to a supply store. If you can't find the ones you want, get the green ground screws. They are used allot here to replace lost screws.

I've worn off the writing on the back that tells me which defect the light sequences indicate. I did the same thing. I got out the little book that came with it and copied the page that shows what the lights mean. Then I taped it to the tester (Cover the whole thing with scotch tape) Works great.

Yea, the cave drawing was good, figured you made the original in first grade[]. Otherwise there is a drum photo available, since you made a name for yourself on the drums in new Mexico.[:-jester] Mike can we get Kurt a picture taken at an AARP dance, maybe he would like that instead.[:-jump][:-bonc01][:-jump2][:-bonc01][:-jump][:-bonc01][:-jump2]

I was trying to figure out how he got his mug up there and saw all the new images to choose from. Great job people. Kurt, Put the cave drawing back up. I was picturing a wind board below him and it looked just like you.[]

Kurt As requested in English. The 2002 NEC Says it is OK to install 15 amp outlets on a 20 bathroom circuit. []Wow[], Having Doug say I did a good job is like having your mentor compliment you.[:-bonc01][:-bouncy][:-bonc01][:-bouncy][:-bonc01][:-bouncy][:-bonc01][:-bouncy] To bad he doesn't like me bitching about how hard it is to understand[:-banghead]. You would think he helped write it or something.[:-bulb] Oh, That's right he did.[:-censored]

OK, I think I found it. If I am wrong I will gladly accept correction . 2002 NEC 210.11(3)Bathroom branch circuits In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one 20 ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the bathroom receptacle outlet(s). Such circuits shall have no other outlets. Exception: Where the 20 Ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A). 210.23 Permissible loads. In no case shall the load exceed the branch-circuit Ampere rating. an individual branch circuit shall be permitted to supply any load for which it is rated. A branch circuit supplying two or more outlets or receptacles shall supply only the loads specified according according to its size as specified in 210.24 and Table 210.24 (A) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits A 15- or 20- ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units or other utilization equipment, or a combination of both, and shall comply with 210.23(A)(2). Exception: The small appliances branch circuits, laundry branch circuits, and bathroom branch circuits required in a dwelling unit(S) by 210.11©(1), (2), and (3) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section. (1)Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment does not apply to this (2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place Does not apply to this Table 210.21(B)(3)Receptacle Ratings for Various Size Circuits Circuit Rating________Receptacle Rating (Amperes) 15---------------------Not over 15 20---------------------15 or 20 30------------------------30 40----------------------40 or 50 50------------------------50 Scott's commentary It could be argued that this is not the table described in 210.23(A) as referred to in 210.11(3). However, when you read 210.24 it appears to be OK 210.24 Branch-Circuit Requirements-Summary The requirements for circuits that have two or more outlets or receptacles, other than the receptacle circuits of 210.11©(1) and (2), are summarized in the table 210.24. Scott's note; Bathrooms are (3)This table provides only a summary of the minimum requirements. See 210.19, 210.20, and 210.21 for the specific requirements applying to branch circuits.[:-banghead][:-banghead] Scott's commentary In English 2002 NEC table 210.21(B)(3) and table 210.21(B)(2) Says it is OK to install 15 amp outlets on a 20 bathroom circuit.[:-graduate] See what I mean when I say it is not as easy as I would like?

That is news to me. I've never herd anything like that before. I'm trying to look it up now but this damn NEC is not as user friendly as I would like.[:-banghead] Maybe Doug will have an answer.