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  1. Bill Kibbel
    Repair collars, without the flange, are available.
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    I think India uses the Britiish IET regulations. 😁
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    Arlene Puentes www.octoberhome.com
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    Clawfoot tubs.
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    The stains show that more than just a leak at the drain occurred. Nothing will continue grow if there's no moisture. After the leaks are fixed and everything's dry, spray it with Concrobium (sodium carbonate and TSP). Probably not necessary but folks that believe all the hype about mold feel better.
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    Might be helpful for some folks inspecting slate roofs. historicbldgs.com/slate_roof.htm
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    Some early galvanized piping is known to have some very small amounts of cadmium and lead introduced with the zinc coating. Never have I heard of any health issue.
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    At first glance, it looks like a 4-day infomercial.
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    That 8' clearance is not required for direct vent. Think about where sidewall terminations are! How high above the roof are those terminations? I think it's 24" max.
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    Before oil, it was coal. The chains were connected to the 2 dampers on a coal furnace/boiler. A thermostat signaled the motors for the chains to raise and lower the dampers to regulate the intensity of the fire.
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    Brick-red boots and some gray are silicone based, not rubber or epdm, and usually listed for high temp applications (400+F).
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    Caulking did not cause the crack. Rob's video describes one of the processes that can happen when applying caulking (or Portland cement based mortar) in mortar joints but is not applicable to this issue. Movement is the cause of this crack. I can't tell what caused the movement from a couple pictures.
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    Those vintage watthour meters frequently end up being turned into table lamps. Don't know why it's a thing.
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    I spend a lot of time in the Southeast, so I can translate. At an inspection last week, Jim discovered an outpouring of many problems, right from the start. Jim advised his client that he could abort the inspection and would only have to pay for Jim's time to that point. 10 minutes later, the client asked Jim to discontinue, payed a reduced fee and Jim later issued a letter the client could use to terminate the purchase agreement.
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    ...that'll look good on this? Bill K. Heritage Building Inspections
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    There's nothing there that would reduce the required clearance.
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    What are the plumbers more experienced with in Chandigarh India?
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    I'm assuming this inspection was a loss control survey for an underwriter. A building inspection would identify type, not insurance class. After the '08 crash, I did alot of work for commercial insurers for 2 years. If you confirmed the steel wall framing, you might be able to consider it mixed construction and then try to apply the 2/3 rule. Cold-rolled, light-gauge framing supporting loads however, is more likely to be class 1. Where there any interior load bearing walls? Unprotected light gauge steel is Class 1
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    I have.
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    I believe codes defer to the manufacturer's instructions. I don't think there will be anything to address this.
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    It's not from any structural settlement. They probably used a considerable amount of hydraulic repair mortar (expansive) to fill gaps below the windows.
  24. Bill Kibbel
    The manufacturer's instruction would have to show that the burner tray assembly was tested to a specific ANSI standard to allow it to be lit manually. Without that information, I would say that it needs a direct ignition device and a flame safeguard device.
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    I've also heard them called Atlas brick, but I think that's probably the name of a manufacturer.
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