Piping should be supported to ensure alignment and to prevent sagging. Piping in the ground should be laid on a proper bed. Piping...

A common vent is one vent that serves more than one fixture, functioning as an individual vent for each fixture. Wet venting is venting...

Where the drainage system cannot drain by gravity to the sewer, an automatic pump or ejector can be used to discharge the soil and waste....

Experienced All CMIs® have completed at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined. Established...

Hot water is defined as water of a temperature of 110° F (43° C) or hotter. Tempered water ranges from 85° F to 110° F (29° C to 43° C),...

Ball valves are less restrictive to flow than other valves. The handle clearly indicates whether the valve is open or closed. Ball...

Water Pressure Defects In order to get the most meaningful results in relation to inspecting the water pressure, it is good practice to...

The minimum static pressure at the dwelling entrance for either public or private water service (as determined by the local water...

An air gap in a drainage system is the unobstructed vertical distance of free space between the outlet of the waste pipe and the...

There are deep wells (more than 25 feet deep) and shallow wells (25 feet or less). A typical well pump can pull up about 25 feet of...

Inspection of private water sources, such as a well, is beyond the scope of a home inspection. A private water source must provide water...

The following are 13 requirements for a discharge pipe serving a TPR valve: 1) the pipe should not be directly connected to the drainage...

Temperature and pressure-relief (TPR) valves are safety devices installed on water heating appliances, such as boilers and domestic water...

https://youtu.be/_Xdfvc4DJdQ Tankless Water Heaters & Video Tankless or point-of-use water heaters have become increasingly popular in...

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...

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...

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

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