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The inspection request is for lath and insulation. It is a contractor's permit.
It's the first time that I have been there so I took a look around. Here is the attic space.....there is no attic access framed in. Two are required due to a shear transfer to the roof diaphragm.
Here is the shear extension that is missing the solid blocking between the rafters.
I wrote about ten corrections and asked for the insulation to be removed so that a thorough inspection of the framing and meps can be performed.
It's the first time that I have been there so I took a look around. Here is the attic space.....there is no attic access framed in. Two are required due to a shear transfer to the roof diaphragm.
Here is the shear extension that is missing the solid blocking between the rafters.
I wrote about ten corrections and asked for the insulation to be removed so that a thorough inspection of the framing and meps can be performed.
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It is lath wire and the bottom window flashing should be on top of the lath paper.
Self-furring lath has red stripes where the bent wire should be stapled. This wire has that but the bend in the wire is slight and much of the staples are not in the red zone.
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While we're on the topic of lath, I encountered this that same day. It is a contractor's best effort. Well I do hope that they always try their best.
The correction said, "The window is installed wrong."
I was at this job a few months ago when I was filling in for the inspector who's area this property was in. The inspection was for under-slab plumbing. They did some strange thing which I can't recall. (and I'm not going to search for a picture) The owner called to complain and request a different inspector. That was easy enough in that it wasn't my area.
Our areas have been rotated and now it is in my area.
This is my first time back. The inspection request was for insulation. I do see some insulation. What I don't see is any signatures on the job card or permits for rough framing, plumbing or mechanical. Rough electrical and a service upgrade were signed off....that's a problem.
I expect the contractor to enlist the owner to ask for my removal....again. If given the opportunity I will assure the owner that I will never return. And in passing I will remark, "By the way, you should not enter the swimming pool."
The correction said, "The window is installed wrong."
I was at this job a few months ago when I was filling in for the inspector who's area this property was in. The inspection was for under-slab plumbing. They did some strange thing which I can't recall. (and I'm not going to search for a picture) The owner called to complain and request a different inspector. That was easy enough in that it wasn't my area.
Our areas have been rotated and now it is in my area.
This is my first time back. The inspection request was for insulation. I do see some insulation. What I don't see is any signatures on the job card or permits for rough framing, plumbing or mechanical. Rough electrical and a service upgrade were signed off....that's a problem.
I expect the contractor to enlist the owner to ask for my removal....again. If given the opportunity I will assure the owner that I will never return. And in passing I will remark, "By the way, you should not enter the swimming pool."
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A well known plumbing contractor that specializes in re-pipe. They love PEX.
There's a bunch of shear wall that got hacked. 1 square foot to 6 square feet.
There's a bunch of shear wall that got hacked. 1 square foot to 6 square feet.
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steveray
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Sad part is those holes might even be allowed in the TJI's....
Did you write them up for the DOUBLE top-plate being end butted, and not overlapping properly or missing a stud below the splice? I know you did.
Wonder how many nails were used to attach the rafter to the top plate, that's always a problem getting up there to check and I don't see a rafter notch?
Wonder how many nails were used to attach the rafter to the top plate, that's always a problem getting up there to check and I don't see a rafter notch?
linnrg
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plumbers should not have sawzalls. what a butcher job to the Joists
mtlogcabin
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I have seen them use chain saws in my part of the country on glu-lams and logs
I have done both. I started cutting glu-lams for a shopping center with a chainsaw but the superintendent couldn’t accept that.
I took a piecework job sheathing two story houses with 1/2 cdx. I didn’t cut out windows or any doors except one. Then I went inside and zipped out the openings with a chain saw. The contractor had a bad case of buyers remorse. I completed two houses before he caught on. He didn’t let me continue. I made killer money and I’ve never seen anyone but me doing it.
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An ADU is being built and an inspection was requested for the under-slab plumbing. A driveway has been cut for a new garage.
The structure will be close to a front property line retaining wall.
When I pointed out that the retaining wall is in failure mode I was assured that there is a plan to replace it when the retaining walls for each side of the driveway go in.
The footing for the retaining wall can,t be on public property so it will be on the right side. Engineered for 6' with a surcharge is a substantial footing. A substantial footing requires room that is not there if a house is built before the wall.
The structure will be close to a front property line retaining wall.
When I pointed out that the retaining wall is in failure mode I was assured that there is a plan to replace it when the retaining walls for each side of the driveway go in.
The footing for the retaining wall can,t be on public property so it will be on the right side. Engineered for 6' with a surcharge is a substantial footing. A substantial footing requires room that is not there if a house is built before the wall.
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The job is a master bathroom remodel. The only time that I have been there was for a final inspection. I looked at everything except the drain pipe under the counter. As I handed the contractor a correction slip the owner asked me if the plumbing under the sink looks okay. For a fleeting moment I experienced embarrassment. That's not an emotion that I tolerate well. I apologized and wrote another correction.
My wife tells me that it's not fair to have me to answer to. Somehow the screw up is always worse when I own it. Fair or not I'm not sure about.....difficult for sure.
My wife tells me that it's not fair to have me to answer to. Somehow the screw up is always worse when I own it. Fair or not I'm not sure about.....difficult for sure.
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I haven't put the picture on the forum server yet ...so click on the picture and go to a Flickr picture which you can zoom and see the handle for the valve.
This house is close to a million dollar property. I wonder if they got a deal on the HVAC.
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The permit states "pool remodel, add spa". That did happen under suspicious circumstances. I am not yet convinced that any inspections took place until I was sent for a "foundation" inspection.
The foundation turned out to be a concrete slab in the back yard surrounding the pool/spa. The only purview that I have over such flat-work has to do with the equipotential bonding grid. It was Greek to him too.
I was handed a deputy inspection report for the doweling of the slab steel into the house footing. First of all, we don't inspect or usually require permit for such work, and secondly, we don't require a deputy inspection of rebar dowels. I did not mention that but I did ask how he came to the conclusion that a deputy inspection was called for.
I should mention that this is an owner builder permit and I was dealing with the owner....well he explained that the workers told him that epoxy work always requires deputy inspection.
I pointed out the fact that the retaining wall has no footing to which he replied, "That is an existing wall and was approved years ago." I assured him that he could keep it but that I recommend a retrofit. I then asked about the next two walls. He said that the upper wall was existing and the middle wall was built recently. I asked about plans, permit and inspections and he said that he had nothing. I asked him why he built the 8' retaining wall without us ......he said that the workers told him he didn't need any of that.
He then told me that he has many pictures of the progress of the construction. My immediate thought is ...you knew. That's always an unspoken assumption. Unspoken because just the presence of pictures does not prove guilt. Then he said that the pictures have a tape measure showing width, depth, clearances etc.
Been there done that. The managers will look at the pictures and if there are no visible corrections worth pursuing, approve the work. So as to making assumptions, I figure that the guy has done this previously and gotten away with it to one degree or another. Perhaps he skated completely or he had to get permits after the fact. Whichever, he did come out ahead of the game.
I am not aware of his background. He might be a contractor, architect. engineer or porpoise. I should put the word slippery in front of those choices.
The man has the wherewithal to do this and suffered an awful lapse in judgement. The deeper i dig into this the more likely it will cause a lengthy delay....might be swimming by this time next year.
The foundation turned out to be a concrete slab in the back yard surrounding the pool/spa. The only purview that I have over such flat-work has to do with the equipotential bonding grid. It was Greek to him too.
I was handed a deputy inspection report for the doweling of the slab steel into the house footing. First of all, we don't inspect or usually require permit for such work, and secondly, we don't require a deputy inspection of rebar dowels. I did not mention that but I did ask how he came to the conclusion that a deputy inspection was called for.
I should mention that this is an owner builder permit and I was dealing with the owner....well he explained that the workers told him that epoxy work always requires deputy inspection.
I pointed out the fact that the retaining wall has no footing to which he replied, "That is an existing wall and was approved years ago." I assured him that he could keep it but that I recommend a retrofit. I then asked about the next two walls. He said that the upper wall was existing and the middle wall was built recently. I asked about plans, permit and inspections and he said that he had nothing. I asked him why he built the 8' retaining wall without us ......he said that the workers told him he didn't need any of that.
He then told me that he has many pictures of the progress of the construction. My immediate thought is ...you knew. That's always an unspoken assumption. Unspoken because just the presence of pictures does not prove guilt. Then he said that the pictures have a tape measure showing width, depth, clearances etc.
Been there done that. The managers will look at the pictures and if there are no visible corrections worth pursuing, approve the work. So as to making assumptions, I figure that the guy has done this previously and gotten away with it to one degree or another. Perhaps he skated completely or he had to get permits after the fact. Whichever, he did come out ahead of the game.
I am not aware of his background. He might be a contractor, architect. engineer or porpoise. I should put the word slippery in front of those choices.
The man has the wherewithal to do this and suffered an awful lapse in judgement. The deeper i dig into this the more likely it will cause a lengthy delay....might be swimming by this time next year.
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This overhang is at the entrance to a restaurant. I was on the roof of another building far away. I didn't understand what I was seeing until I got the picture into a computer. I doubt that there was an inspection of the sign.
I could recommend improvements.
I could recommend improvements.
We used to require a furnace to be hard wired with a disconnect. That was in the old days. I suppose the Admin. tired of hearing the complaints from the HVAC contractors that installed a cord and attachment plug because the policy was changed to allow that. Yes I know that the furnace was not Listed with a cord and plug, but hey now, so does the Admin.
Ok so we allow it, but it shall be 12 AWG conductor or larger. I hear from contractors that such cord and plug whips are not available. Well just because they are not on your truck doesn't mean that they can't be found.
This guy had this stuff available:
Ok so we allow it, but it shall be 12 AWG conductor or larger. I hear from contractors that such cord and plug whips are not available. Well just because they are not on your truck doesn't mean that they can't be found.
This guy had this stuff available: