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All right Kurt. Show the holster.

I know what you're saying. . . I think, but the problem is I can't even begin to figure how to explain it verbally. You need to play with the "paragraph" symbol - a bold faced "P" looking thing which resides on your toolbar. Clicking on that will show you all the "P's" in your doc. That "P" dictates the formatting of your text when the cursor is before it or after it. The "Help" menu can be helpful in understanding formatting. Search for "styles" or "formatting styles."

Got it. I respect that. Not knowing somebody on a personal level makes it easier to be blunt. Maybe that's good, sometimes maybe not.

Yea, maybe you're a bit grumpy today. I know what it's like. I just remind myself they're my clients that are trusting me with a lot. Who's there to serve whom? .

I feel ya' Mike and I'm assuming by IP you mean Initial Poster. I see that Bob Mulloy has been in this biz for a lot longer than me and appears to be well known amongst the brethren. It's nothing personal but somebody's gotta call foul on such bad report writing, right? I thought one of the higher callings at TIJ was to erase the "old ways" and elevate the profession beyond tradition and entrenched practices. Actually, I think we've stayed on topic quite well. The IP was asking for help with report verbiage, specifically for garage door springs. We've done that! And finally, don't worry. I'm not becoming the self-anointed word police here. There are obviously others much better than me. When there's a splinter, you just got to pluck it out, right?

Please. . . .I'm no Jim K. or Walter J. but even I could help those sentences out a bit.

I like the video idea. . . . lots. Report writing for us less-than-eloquent folk becomes difficult and tedious at times.

Well, since we've never had licensing before in our state, I would assume some of them probably are. I've thought about this myself. Without calling Rhonda Myers myself as Mike mentioned - just talkin' - I would bet there's a number of training "organizations" clamoring for the new batch of business. I know there is criteria in place for a training organization to be accepted in to the program and I've briefly reviewed that criteria - it's on the state website if you want to read it. It was a bit Greek to me and I can't comment on how practical or efficient it will be on screening out the bozos. Utlimately, it's government. My expectations are very low, if any at all. Thank God I don't have to attend any training trhat will be approved. (No offense to any trainers out there who may actually be experienced, credible, and qualified.)

Foundational movement is one concern but may be negligible. More importantly, the movement of the pipe via expansion / contraction of the pipe itself is what a sleeve protects against.

I can't recall a code right now, but there are clear references in manufacturers' specs. I'm out the door - don't have to look to look up but it'll Google finely.

If there's no wires in the way, I'll put them back in. Then write it in the report.

Ah, good one. That's why I posted. . . .

Anyone have a problem with this much foam in the panel? The only two issues I can think of (other than sloppy and ugly): 1)Derating of the cable - which may be negligilbe given the small length of wire actually encapsulated. 2) Foam product attacking the viny sheathing of the cable. Click to Enlarge 46.89 KB

I've unintentionally produced sparks from a main panel two times in my inspection career -both times as a result of using the manufacturer-supplied screws As they were screwed in, the screws pinned the cable against the side of the panel and the threads tore through the vinyl sheath. I still call out sharp-tipped screws, though. Now, I just make sure all the holes are reasonably clear of any wires that could contact the screw-regardless of what type of tip.

Does anyone have a good policy that covers tools and equipment in your vehicle? My auto policy doesn't cover as I don't have commercial coverage. E & O carrier doesn't cover 'cuz, . . . .well, they just do E & O.

My bad. It's in Chapter 3, page 49, specifically R303.8

I'm a bit late on this one, but thought I'd offer what I found. http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/Seattle2 ... ameset.htm It's in Chapter 11, Page 49. It's City of Seattle website with relevant code. (I'm assuming the bathroom in question was in City of Seattle?)

I concur - line is between slab and stem wall. How can you assess a bad mix Kurt? The slab is just shrinking at a different rate than the stem wall. I see that frequently on slabs poured like this.

By "closed" I'll assume you mean a woven valley or a closed cut valley? I would think closed valleys are simply cheaper. No metal is required and not as many shingles need to be cut unlike a metal valley where each shingle needs cutting to line it. Other than that, if done correctly I would say that either closed or open peform equally as well if the right materials are used. Some purists might come along though, and completely disagree with that statement.

What program?

Thanks Jim. Re: the Wiggy, that's what I thought, big and cumbersome. Thanks also, Richard. I've lost my volt stick (again) and just use it to give me a better idea if the k & t I find in attics or basement ceilings are still hot or not.

Two questions: I've never had a wiggy. Is it a brand or just a type of device? Any recommendations? The smaller the better. Non-contact volt stick. I know I can get them anywhere but any recommendations? Again, the smaller the better (without sacrificing reliability.)

Doesn't Texas have problems with expansive soils? Is it the entire region or just isolated areas?

I've not heard mention of any control joints. Seems like that might have helped.

gnipacsdnal, did you get your answer?