An average day

[pwood]

ICE you might know this, I remember reading in the IBC or IRC regarding insulating before the roof and exterior sheeting is in progress, but can't seem to find it now. Is it in the Appendix?

section R109.1.4 would cover that. can't install romex in a wet location would also cover that shirley.

 

[Kevin Turner]

ICE you might know this, I remember reading in the IBC or IRC regarding insulating before the roof and exterior sheeting is in progress, but can't seem to find it now. Is it in the Appendix?

2003 IRC R701.2 and for drywall 2003 IBC 2508.2.1

 

[codeworks]

why would one insulate before you could insure that it wouldn't get wet. you could refer to/use R109.`1.5 IRC " other inspections" fill in the blanks, and 109.3.8 IBC (2006 here) again, fill in the blanks, `105.2 of the energy code, just a few

 

[globe trekker]

Looks like "ICE" is going to be employed for a very, very long time to come! :inspctr

 

[TheCommish]

Different ladder.

ah yes you are correct, looks to be the same model ladder leanig against a roof

 

[ICE]

We've come a long way when it comes to anchor bolts. The washers are all off center so I assume that the pin was shot through the washer. Must have taken a musket.

 

[ICE]

I find the GEC stapled to the wall quite often. It always gets done over because it interrupts the stucco. There is a connection to a ufer behind the mud ring.

 

[ICE]

The Green Code encourages recycling but it just won't work with retrofit windows.

 

[ICE]

Fire job:

I see purlins braced like this a lot. How could they not understand such a basic principle as this?

Another thing I see a lot is no blocking where ceiling joists bear on wall plates. How is it that we lost our understanding of this principle?

 

[ICE]

The lady from post#166 on page five got some of the floor sheathing removed. The prints call for post and girder. The room is 14' wide with 2"x8" floor joist with this in the middle.

 

[ICE]

This is plumbed with gas for a decorative fire pit. When I explained that it is not legal to burn gas he said that he would remove the gas and burn wood. There again, I suspect that the Air Quality Management District would say no, but I'm not sure about that.

I do wonder if burning wood in this pit will result in an explosion of the bricks and or mortar due to trapped moisture.

 

[ICE]

Now that's a rain gutter you can clean with a push broom.

 

[ICE]

ICE you might know this, I remember reading in the IBC or IRC regarding insulating before the roof and exterior sheeting is in progress, but can't seem to find it now. Is it in the Appendix? 2003 IRC R701.2 and for drywall 2003 IBC 2508.2.1

Well guys, I've led you astray. When I said no stucco prior to drywall I meant only the plaster and not the lath. If there is green plaster on the walls it's not a good idea to be banging on the inside of the walls whilst hanging drywall.

 

[ICE]

 

[ICE]

The project is an addition that joins the dwelling and the garage to create an office.

The plans specified 5/8" Titan anchors with 5" into concrete at 8" on center. The contractor opted for 3/4" with 7.5" into concrete. The concrete can't handle it and broke out. After the fourth Titan was installed, somebody noticed the spalling and they stopped. Now there will be epoxy bolts.

 

[ICE]

Once a week I've got to say no to a wall furnace.

 

[ICE]

 

[ICE]

The permit said "Hydrogen collection system" so I was expecting something fancy. This is over a battery charging area for the forklifts. Their insurance company required the collection system. There were four fans with two as backup. These fans are not listed for a classified location. There is no hydrogen to collect. Everything was removed when they found out what a real hydrogen collection system would cost. I did give them the option to void the permit and take out a new permit for exhaust fans.

 

[ICE]

This was on the wall next to the job card on a re-roof final inspection. It is a self declaration that there are smoke detectors installed per the code. I am being asked to accept this in lieu of seeing the detectors because it's a hassle for the owner to arrange an inspection.

 

[ICE]

I was in the office when the call came in. The requester wanted a pre-saturation inspection. The clerk put the contractor on hold and asked me if we do such an inspection. I said no we don't but it sounds like I better go see what they're up to.

The confusion arose because the plans have a note that says soil shall be saturated and they haven't a clue as to what that means. So when in doubt, request an inspection. Well it turned out to be their lucky day. Now they know what saturation is all about and they also found out that the footing is going to be 6" deeper before they finished the form-work.

 

[ICE]

Here we go again. No permit.....no plans.....no engineering.....no idea what OSHA approved means. It is a good sign that they did place the wrong re-bar caps.

 

[ICE]

I happened upon this house being remodeled. I walked into the kitchen when the workman told me that the owner gave him instructions that if a building inspector shows up, he is to tell the inspector that he is not allowed on the property.

I just couldn't get comfortable swimming in a pool right under power lines.

The garage used to be a carport. The conversion appears to be bootlegged so I tossed that in for good measure.

 

[ICE]

This was first mentioned in post #277. The plans show a conventional slab. I asked for an approved plan showing the curb. It is more about making sure that everybody knows what is going on.

And there it is .... your typical garage/living room.

 

[mtlogcabin]

I walked into the kitchen when the workman told me that the owner gave him instructions that if a building inspector shows up, he is to tell the inspector that he is not allowed on the property.

And you went in anyway? Sounds like trespass, I believe the code is pretty specific about what an inspector is to do when refused entry.

Maybe California is different