An average day

[mtlogcabin]

Do you have a code section for that?

IFGC
408.4 Sediment trap.
Where a sediment trap is not incorporated as part of the appliance, a sediment trap shall be installed downstream of the appliance shutoff valve as close to the inlet of the appliance as practical. The sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting having a capped nipple of any length installed vertically in the bottommost opening of the tee as illustrated in Figure 408.4 or other device approved as an effective sediment trap. Illuminating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, decorative vented appliances for installation in vented fireplaces, gas fireplaces and outdoor grills need not be so equipped.

UPC has same language under 1212.9 Sediment trap

 

[Mech]

Answer post 3915. So now you expect things to make sense? Do you have a code section for that?

I thought ICE wanted a code section for things to make sense.

 

[SCBO1]

When he retires and takes all of these photos and makes a book then he'll make some cents! $$

Name of the book: "All I wanted was a code section for things to make sense!" or
"I hate solar!" or
"I hate people with bird avatars that think their funny!"

 

[mtlogcabin]

I don't know what you mean by daisy chain.

In electrical and electronic engineering a daisy chain is a wiring scheme in which multiple devices are wired together in sequence or in a ring,[1] similar to a garland of daisy flowers. Other than a full, single loop, systems which contain internal loops cannot be called daisy chains.

Daisy chains may be used for power, analog signals, digital data, or a combination thereof.

The term daisy chain may refer either to large scale devices connected in series, such as a series of power strips plugged into each other to form a single long line of strips, or to the wiring patterns embedded inside of devices. Other examples of devices which can be used to form daisy chains are those based on USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt and Ethernet cables.

 

[SCBO1]

We have been loosing the metallic water service pipe ground due to plastic pipe use and an alternative grounding system used here is TWO ground rods no closer than 6-ft with the grounding conductor wire un-broken to each ground rod fastened with a (UL) approved clamp on both rods, hence: (Daisy-chain).

 

[Norcal]

We have been loosing the metallic water service pipe ground due to plastic pipe use and an alternative grounding system used here is TWO ground rods no closer than 6-ft with the grounding conductor wire un-broken to each ground rod fastened with a (UL) approved clamp on both rods, hence: (Daisy-chain).

UL approved? They do not approve anything, they list it. Reminds me of some GFCI receptacles at Harbor Freight, the package said it was "UL Approved", considered it the first clue it was counterfeit merchandise.

 

[SCBO1]

Thomas & Betts1/0 to 8 (Solid) AWG Compatible Single-Nut Rod Clamp
Copper Alloy, 2-13/64" OAL, CSA Certified, RoHS Compliant, UL Listed

Yes (UL) listed

 

[ADAguy]

I was there to perform an inspection because Edison Co. has ceased service and will not resume service until I say OK. The owner would not tell me why Edison cut the power. He said that a tenant had upset Edison and all he wants me to do is email a release to Edison. I was met by a new renter who also had no information to share.

View attachment 6412

A crude modification of the panel has thrown them a curve ball.

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I was able to talk to an Edison representative. The house had been converted to a marijuana growing operation.

How did I suspect that (smiling).

 

[ICE]

A structural observation has been performed by a registered civil engineer. "No deficiencies noted"

Well there is one mistake. The rafters do not have a seat cut. So the engineer provided a fix.......with a drawing.





Sometimes I get close to becoming angry.

 

[JPohling]

ridiculous.

 

[ICE]

The job is a swimming pool. The pool is an in-ground liner type pool.....done with the least possible expense. When I got there I found a solid #8 wire surrounding the pool. It is placed 36"to 48" away from the wall of the pool. I commenced to write a correction stating that the wire shall be within 18 to 24" away.

The owners were there and they became upset. Apparently the wire had been 18" away when another inspector made them move it to where it is now. Within short order they were shouting at me. I tried to leave but they were insistent that I inspect the equipment wiring. By the time that I got done with that they were screaming at me and ordering me off the property. I hate to say it but I think that they deserve the inspector that they want. We will give them that.

 

[ADAguy]

Well son of a gun! What the heck is it doing in the accessability chapter? I guess Chaper 8, finishes would make too much sense. You know how many restrooms I've built that don't meet 1210? Learn something new every day. Thanks!

I'm wondering if other juristictions inturpert "smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surfaces" as painted drywall?

Not allowed, not impact resistant.

 

[steveray]

NM outdoors ...Love it!....It's probably the structural foam that makes it good. Not to mention that where the wiring enters the boxes is closer than 1.25" to the edge of the stud, so there is that...

 

[ADAguy]

I "do" so love these posts. We need to publish a book of these beauties.

 

[ICE]

The job is a 1200 sq.ft. addition. An engineer performed a structural observation and the work has no deficiencies.

This is a braced wall:



This is another braced wall:



The plan here is to install retrofit windows.



This is the second time that I have been there. The first trip was for roof sheathing but there was no ladder to access the roof. He assured me that the plumbing and electrical was inspected before placing the concrete. Some of the concrete is a patch so the empty pipe on the left was an afterthought. That pipe is a sleeve for pex that is yet to be installed.

 

[Keystone]

The job is a swimming pool. The pool is an in-ground liner type pool.....done with the least possible expense. When I got there I found a solid #8 wire surrounding the pool. It is placed 36"to 48" away from the wall of the pool. I commenced to write a correction stating that the wire shall be within 18 to 24" away.

The owners were there and they became upset. Apparently the wire had been 18" away when another inspector made them move it to where it is now. Within short order they were shouting at me. I tried to leave but they were insistent that I inspect the equipment wiring. By the time that I got done with that they were screaming at me and ordering me off the property. I hate to say it but I think that they deserve the inspector that they want. We will give them that.

So when another inspector comes out before you and fails a job do you not have a way to view his/her previous failed comments?

 

[SCBO1]

I think the wall bracing has been a learning curve for most of us even engineers. The inset electrical panel is a violation of the BWP, a small hole of 7/8" for wiring would be permitted but not that inset breaker panel also the PWB appears to be lacking in the required fasteners.

Pic #3933, is that temporary ABS plumbing? Will that vent system be raised inside the cabinet later? Nearest vent stack?

 

[my250r11]

I "do" so love these posts. We need to publish a book of these beauties.

We can name it "Construction 101, What not to do!"

 

[ICE]

I "do" so love these posts. We need to publish a book of these beauties.

The audience is way too small.

 

[Inspector Gift]

The audience is way too small.

...and cheap.

 

[ICE]

So when another inspector comes out before you and fails a job do you not have a way to view his/her previous failed comments?

Our correction slips are a two part form so we do have a copy of written corrections....if I can find the file. In this case I could not find the file. There is usually a job card on site that we sign for our approvals.

I was presented with a job card and a copy of one correction slip. The job card was signed all the way through drywall. The framing, electrical, plumbing and mechanical have all been approved for roughs. That's because there is two additions....one in front and one at the rear of the dwelling. At least that is what I think happened. I recently acquired this job due to a reorganization of our areas and some of what I am finding is lamentable.

The contractor had his copy of just one correction slip. On that slip were two items related to a footing inspection. He assured me that those were the only corrections that he has received. I have no reason to doubt that. When I look at the work I have a reason to doubt that it should have happened.

 

[ICE]

This job has required epoxy bolts and dowels. A deputy inspector was hired and he generated a report. The number of missing anchors far exceeds the number that were installed.







The plans call for using the existing slab because the footprint is where there was an enclosed patio cover. That slab is 2" thick and has many cracks.



When a deputy inspector shows up at a site he/she expects to be paid. And rightly so. Apparently they watch the train wreck without sounding any warning.

 

[e hilton]

Shouldn’t the shorter anchor bolts have larger washers? And the concrete looks too thin for the size of the rebar doweled into the edge.

 

[ICE]

Shouldn’t the shorter anchor bolts have larger washers? And the concrete looks too thin for the size of the rebar doweled into the edge.

The slab on the plans is noted as existing. There is no description of the slab. An existing slab defaults to 3.5” thick. Had the slab been 3.5” thick it would have failed due to cracks. Worth noting is that a moisture barrier is not required.

The shorter anchor bolts are existing, rusted, 60 year old hardware. They do not count as anchor bolts located within a shear wall.