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ICE
I might be over thinking the need for compact from a different need
Considering the seismic zone you are in I would think compaction should be required for this repair to prevent a lateral shift of the house in a seismic event the week after the job is complete
 
ICE
I might be over thinking the need for compact from a different need
Considering the seismic zone you are in I would think compaction should be required for this repair to prevent a lateral shift of the house in a seismic event the week after the job is complete
That should have been taken into account by the engineer of record. Not a bad thing to ask and make sure of though.
 
This equipment doesn't really fall into any code other than the electrical ...... we don't regulate it. So I wrote a correction to support the plastic pipe.

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The monkey made me do it.
Are you enforcing the Pool and Spa Code...are there requirements for support there? Otherwise....you are out of bounds.........non-pot, re-circ water, unless you have local amendments, you have no jurisdiction. My neck of the woods........
 
Well no fatboy we don't enforce the Pool and Spa Code. So I don't know if there is a code for pipe support there.

Take a look at the pipe. Do you see how easy it would be for a rambunctious kid or bichon frise to snap the pipe?

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You are correct....I am out of bounds. But hey now, somebody had to pay for a permit....am I to be faulted for giving them a little extra?
 
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Those cracks look excessive. Maybe not a code issue, but certainly not done with quality in mind.
You said the permit was to add a kitchen, bedfoom and bath ... is it becoming multi-family? Is the old kitchen remainjng?
 
Those cracks look excessive. Maybe not a code issue, but certainly not done with quality in mind.
You said the permit was to add a kitchen, bedfoom and bath ... is it becoming multi-family? Is the old kitchen remainjng?
The new kitchen is the only kitchen.
 
Did you require compaction reports? (sorry ICE .. couldn't resist!!) ;-)
Ya know, I don't want to get a worse reputation. With that in mind I figured it might be a bit too much to ask for a compaction report. Then I noticed that the supports sit on concrete....that made me feel much better.
 
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The label states that the clearance from the top to a "ceiling" is 12". After repeated cycles of heating the framing the wood will dry out and become easier to ignite. It appears that the soffit is getting plenty hot.

Well I was there for an electrical service upgrade and had to see the jumper between the hot and cold water pipes at the water heater. The work was performed by a solar contractor that became visibly upset when I declined an opportunity to approve the work.

There was an issue with the electrical.

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Recently there was some discussion regarding T&P relief valves for tank-less water heaters. This unit has an entire paragraph on the label devoted to pressure relief valves. No mention of temperature relief valves.

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An odd feature of this label is that the verbiage regarding clearances indicates that the heater is allowed indoors. However there is a statement that it is for outdoors only.

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There’s nothing wrong with the switch location and it’s the same switch that I have throughout my home....indoors
 
What about the use outdoors. The switch is a generic indoor switch. Does an in use cover allow an outdoor use? That doesn’t work for a receptacle unless it’s rated WR so I have always assumed that a cover doesn’t change the location where such a switch can be used.

406.4 & 406.9 are specific to receptacles and not switches. So other than 404.7 which requires marking of on and off, as reminded by Chris Kennedy, that is not a problem. Switches are used legally on roofs and all over the exterior on a regular basis in a code compliant method.
 
A living room light switch is ok outdoors......as long as there is a cover? The time before this was for a swimming pool light but you’re saying that isn’t a violation?
I haven’t looked for it but Shirley the words indoor use only are on the switch.

As far as location...we’ve had that discussion before and 110.26(A) still doesn’t apply.
 
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A living room light switch is ok outdoors......as long as there is a cover? The time before this was for a swimming pool light but you’re saying that isn’t a violation?
I haven’t looked for it but Shirley the words indoor use only are on the switch.

As far as location...we’ve had that discussion before and 110.26(A) still doesn’t apply. The

There are tens if not hundreds of thousands of single pole switches inside weather covers on roofs for commercial buildings and in other places. Not a code problem.
 
It must be an East coast thing. I see plenty of switches outdoors and they never look like this switch.....if they do, they get replaced.

Sunlight might kill it before it gets wet. Come to think of it, I have a couple in my garage that are still in the package. I’ll look for them when I get home. If they aren’t stamped “indoor use only” I’ll contact ETL and let them know what was missed.
 
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