Here is a good one. This is a re-inspect on a bracing inspection. I ragged this builder big time on this one. I told him it would show up on the web one day.
Filed under Bracing, Ch06 Walls, R602 Wood Wall Framing by .
Here is an Alabama Smoke Detector. Somebody sent this to me in an email.
Alabama Smoke Detector
Filed under Ch03 Bldg Planning, R313 Smoke Alarms, Smoke Detectors by .
Consider the following gate.
- Pool Barrier
The code reads
Filed under AG105 Barrier Require, Pools by .
Pool Barrirer Requirements
If we look at the 2006 International Residential Code Appendix G Section AG105.2.9 We have doors in the house that exit into the pool area. I will try to explain below why the code sounds so ridiculous.
More on Pool Door Alarms
The important factor is that adults can hear the alarm if they are sleeping or performing household activities such as vaccuming the house. Being that the alarm is this loud, the homeowner has a tendency to disable it. In the event there are toddlers in the house, we have to rely on the homeowner to turn the alarm back on. This is whyey the requirement is that “The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions…The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as touch Pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Deactivation shall last for not more than 15 seconds.”
Read more on Pool Door Alarms that meet UL 2017 AG105.2.9.2…
Filed under _App G Pool Spas Hot Tub, AG105 Barrier Require, Door Alarms, Pools by .
In addtion to supplying “funny photos”, I’m supplying photos for educational purposes.
We usually look for the expansion tank at the Water Heater. This one here is a watts governer 80. These can be located about anywhere, which is agrevating for the building inspector. I suspect I took this photo becuase of the firewall (garage) that has been penetrated.
Read more on Watts Governer 80 Thermal Expansion Devices M2003…
Filed under Ch20 Water Heater MECH, M2003 Expansion Tanks, Plumbing, Thermal Expansion by .
It was probably OK, but I couln’t see how “knotted” it was inside the top plate. The builder had his electrician change it. You can allways get them on Article 110.12 “…shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.”
Filed under Ch33 Elecrical Gen Req, Electrical by .
These 2x4s are at least 12 feet long. There is a kitchen above. It’s hard to tell from the picture, but they have some serious deflection. I was to scared to go under them for further insepction.
Filed under Ch05 Floors, Floors, Funny, R503 Floor Sheathing by .
S-traps have not been allowed for years. Here is one I found in new construction. Hey at least they used purple primer.
s-trap
Filed under Ch32 Traps, P3201 Fixture Traps, Plumbing by .
Note: The problems seen below are only related to the improper installation of the Rinnai Tankless Water Heater. Rinnai is in the process of having a rep work with the installer. Rinnai’s tech support has been wonderfull and our training was excellent. In fact Rinnai taught a class at the North Georgia code officials Association. See the truck below.
Filed under Ch28 Water Heater PLBG, Plumbing, Tankless Water Heaters by .
