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    Sewage system/water problem?

    I manage an 8 unit apartment and the sewage water comes out whenever it wants to come out. Could come out every 6 months, every year, or whatever. The thing is when the sewer water does come out, it goes through the fence and into the neighbors parking lot. The neighbor is not happy and does not...
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    Life is like

    :eek::eek::eek:
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    Why is water leaking from the furnace pipe in my attic?

    I have a gas furnace that is approx 10 years old. There is a 5 inch galvanized furnace vent pipe in the attic that goes out the roof. Water is leaking from the seams of this pipe when the furnace runs. Roof has been checked and sealed, it isn't the issue. Is this condensation, what can be done...
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    Hot tubs

    Hot tubs can let you relax
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    What is the average price per square foot for a residential foundation?

    What is the average price per square foot for a residential foundation?
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    Foundation Drainage

    1. The pipe should go around the entire foundation and should be level. If the ends of the pipe is higher than the rest of the pipe, the pipe will not empty out. 2. If possible, run ends of pipe out of ground so that water can readily run off. If not possible dig a pit at each pipe end and fill...
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    Earthquake rules may alter planned renovations

    Yes, sometimes the power of nature is not human control This we must kown
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    What is the main constituent of raw sewage?

    a. fecal wastes b. paper and related matter c. household and industrial chemicals d. soil and grit e. water
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    existing building

    Toilet rooms shall not open directly into a room used for the preparation of food for service to the public. You need follow it
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    Michigan Residential Electrical Code?

    我正在完成我的地下室。我只是想知道有没有人可以给我一些关于密歇根州住宅电气代码的提示（每个电路的插座数量，地下室的所有插座都需要是GFI，电线尺寸等）我计划运行（2）15安培电路。过去我已经做了一些小的电气应用，所以我并不是完全无知的。我只是想确保，如果我以后卖这个房子，一切都将符合密歇根州的代码。提前致谢！！
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    Massachusetts Plumbing Code - Sinks, Urinals, & toilets

    Your idea should be ok
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    Is there an Electrical building Code for running an Extension cord?

    Hi, In regards to NFPA and/or Building code, primarily for the state connecticut. Is there a violation with the following: 220Vac Connect a junction box to the back of my stove and tap off the 220Vac or plug spllitter and run a extension cord from inside to outside (about 50ft) then back...
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    Leaking issue from the pipe

    I also think you can take a photo
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