One concern is to have a noncombustible surface in a garage. Here is an example where there was asphalt installed in the garage. Asphalt is allowed by exception in carports but not allowed in garages. Another issue with asphalt is Read more…
Sometimes you got to be careful where you crawl in crawlspaces. Here is an example of a potentially dangerous splice. This crawlspace had signs of water, when mixed with minerals in water can become conductive which could lead to someone Read more…
An interesting find during a new construction home inspection. As I was performing an IR (infrared) evaluation on the home I could see where the builder had planned to have a window in this wall section. Obviously they changed their Read more…
We have a little DIY work adding a switch to some lighting. Exposed Type NM cable (or what many call Romex) must closely follow the surface of the building or structure per Sec. 334.15(A). NM cable (Nonmetallic-sheathed cable/Romex) must be Read more…
Here we have an example of an improper vent termination. This happened when an addition was added to the home. This plumbing vent did not extend up to the upper roof where the moisture could escape harmlessly to the atmosphere. Read more…
The Norther Flicker is a common woodpecker in the Washington State. There are two primary subspecies found in North America are the Red Shafted (as pictured) which is common in the west and the Yellow Shafted flickers more common in Read more…
When a DIY-er decides to install a hot tub circuit. Feeder is in an exterior conduit. How many code issues can you see here? 334.10 Uses Permitted. 352.46 Bushings 300.12 Mechanical Continuity — Raceways and Cables 110.
Feeling hot headed? Do you have a radiant electric ceiling? The main principle with electric radiant heat coils in the ceiling to deliver heat via infrared radiation to objects and people in the rooms being served by these systems. Remember Read more…
A new book for the collection. This is from a recent code class I took.
Not all uncommon having a conduit pull a concentric ring out. Often during installation these concentric ring get slightly damaged making it vulnerable to pull out. This leave the conductors exposed and subject to potential damage that can lead to Read more…