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    Inspector trying to locate pre existing vent

    We are putting a bathroom in the basement and we tied to an existing vent that was labelled "Future Vent". The vent runs up the living room wall beside the kitchen vent. Looking at the roof from outside, that's where we can also see the main stack vent coming out. The inspector wanted me to go...
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    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I am not a building professional but I have been fighting the city regarding a permit that was issued to my neighbor to build a deck that covers most of the rear yard. Our homes are townhomes so there is no side yard. From my research it seems that the permit was issued even thought violated...
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    Is it a fire escape or is it a balcony in New Jersey

    I live in my second floor condo in a garden apartment complex (8 units/one building) in New Jersey. My unit has a cast iron structure attached to it, that is accessible from a full size sliding patio door. It as a solid bottom and a decorative railing and a decorative outdoor light next to it. I...
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    Can someone help me out!?

    Can someone help me out as much as I think this is a dumb question. I am interested in becoming a commercial building inspector, I’ve worked in construction for the las ten years, have a good grasp and understanding of most construction systems have read the international building code book and...
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