Water circulating through a hot water circulation system becomes chemically inert and does not rust the piping. But water heaters have a...

If a laundry tub waste line connects to a clothes washer standpipe, the standpipe should be at least 30 inches above the standpipe trap...

Whirlpool/jetted bathtub fixtures must be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The bathtub may be filled with water...

Watch this and again NEVER skip a sewer scope! New construction also, we have found many new builds with sewer line issues...

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Discharge, Loop and Air Gap The dishwasher discharge hose should be connected to the waste tee or disposer inlet above the drain trap. It...

I grew up on a farm = eat your food do not waste it! Debris from the disposal will clog your drains in enough time Pictures of various...

The illustration above shows the difference between an S-trap and a P-trap. S-traps are not permitted due to siphoning problems....

Truss Uplift A home inspector may observe during a home inspection a crack in the corner of an interior ceiling made of drywall. The...

Unvented Crawlspaces In most climate zones, conditioned crawlspaces perform better than vented crawlspaces in terms of safety, health,...

Notches in the middle third of a floor joist are not permitted. Holes are not permitted to be located within 2 inches of the top or...

Crawlspaces Access openings must be a minimum of 18 inches high by 24 inches wide. Access to all under-floor spaces must be provided with...

Check for downspouts diverters not discharging water far enough away from the house. Check floor lawn irrigation systems spraying water...

Hydrostatic pressure refers to the pressures caused by water pushing against slabs and foundations, particularly underground concrete...

The weight and pressure of the dry soil may affect and crack a foundation. There is wet soil that can exert a force against a foundation....

BASEMENT for smells! Check both concrete walls and concrete slab floors for any indications or evidence of cracking. As a general rule,...

Collar Ties Collar ties span between and connect opposing rafters, and they are typically placed in the top third of the attic spaces. ...

A crack that forms a V-shape may indicate heaving. The illustration above shows a V-shape open crack in a foundation wall indicating...

A brick wall is not necessarily considered to be waterproof. Water can penetrate through a masonry crack that is hairline or as small as...

inspectors should look for and note: mortar joint condition; loose bricks; misdirected downspouts; overflowing gutters; horizontal...