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An average day

They thought that I was gonna climb that. I told them that I didn't want to disappoint Brent so I'll have to decline.

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I am curious about what happened here.....but not so much that I was willing to touch anything. I asked for a permit so somebody else will have to open it up for inspection.

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It might be anodized aluminum...who knows....but it's definitely not rubber. It's a Flipper so Shirley anything is possible.
 
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9-person toboggan?
fatboy and eight regular size people.

It's a ramp that they use between the house and detached garages.....and a good example of why roofers pay high workers comp premiums. Roofers are the only contractors that are required to maintain a workman's comp insurance policy whether they have employees or not. How that makes sense escapes me.
 
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Shirley this may not be a good idea.

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There's always something off in the distance.

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We should get a clue and stop issuing service upgrade permits to anyone that also does solar installations.

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Do you ask for flashing under the nail flange?

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They know that I'm a stickler for top plate straps. They just don't understand why.

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I think the bucket is an indirect waste receptor whose drain to the ejector pump is clogged. Also, the required air gap is missing.
 
Today's c-crimps.

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One of the wires slid out easy like corn through a duck.

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The code enforcement dept. Ordered that three windows be removed from an illegally enclosed patio cover. They complied. They even cased out the openings.

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It is actually a patio cover with a patio cover.

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The gas pipe is a foot deep. The contractor upon hearing that 18" is required said, "No problem, we will be raising the dirt six inches anyway". I said, "No problem, just make sure you include the dirt under the foundation".

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Notice that the gas pipe is separated from the water pipe by a shelf. They thought that a 12" separation in elevation is required and that's why the gas pipe is shallow. They also used black iron for the riser.

Ultimately it will all be for naught because it is supposed to supply a laundry in the garage. They don't have a permit for that and the garage is too small to allow a laundry. I did suggest that they place a conduit just in case that phantom laundry needs electricity. I think the plan was to drain the clothes washer on the lawn in the back yard. Gray water systems are legal here and no permit is required.
 
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It's a solar company. I wish I knew what it was that I said that caused them to do this. The housewife was so wound up I bet they had to tie her up while they were installing it. I waited until I was in my truck and then called her on the phone. When she heard that a smoke detector isn't required on the front door I could see the windows bulging out.

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This was failure to communicate. The company is run by a pair of Ukrainian immigrants. All of the workers are Hispanic. They have a crazy guy installing the detectors. And then they ran into me and somehow there is a smoke detector on the front door. Oh was that lady angry. I don't care who you are, I wouldn't eat anything in that house for a month....dogs included.
 
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I know what I said that caused them to do this.

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I say it every time. This is the first time that it turned out like this.

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The lady that lives there asked me if this is right. She wondered why she's never seen anything like this. I couldn't help it and started laughing.
 
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The pool contractor placed the equipment blocking the A/C fused disconnect. You talk about misplaced....you would never figure this back yard was ripe for a pool.

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He got the correction slip and called me up....all clueless. It took a while to get through to him. That's because he hired a licensed electrical contractor to wire the equipment. Well I can tell that he almost understood me. Another ten minute session on the phone should do it.

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That's the best part of the story. It is shot. Hasn't worked in years. But there is power to the disconnect. Installation instructions allow one side to be almost smothered. Since the filter is round there isn't that much of it that is too close....if it worked at all. How's that for splitting hairs.

But you are correct. If they ever replace the condenser they might set it right.
 
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ICE,

Adding to my list, "a Bad Inspector!"

9) Refuses to explain why.

10) Uses his authority with a heavy hand.

11) "Never laughs at a lady that has had V-flashing installed on her roof!"

Adding to my list, "Good Inspectors!"

12) Be like ICE!

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I know what I said that caused them to do this.

I say it every time. This is the first time that it turned out like this.



The lady that lives there asked me if this is right. She wondered why she's never seen anything like this. I couldn't help it and started laughing.
We see those at higher elevations. It is a snow splitter, so the snow does not fall on the A/C unit. Apparantly the roof was designed for higher elevations.
 
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