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Gas shut off valves
Each piece of equipment and appliance should be provided with a shut-off valve which is separate from the appliance to permit...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Oil Tanks need to know
Tanks should be listed and labeled, and conform to standards for underground and above-ground tanks. The maximum amount of fuel oil...
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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Check for smells when touring homes
Sniff Sniff: https://youtu.be/aOD7O3a_9Rs
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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You are smoking something if you waive an inspection
This is from a flipped home they were hiding the corroded and about-to-collapse pier https://youtu.be/u58tkf2MVmI
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Access to items is very important
Check out this video: https://youtu.be/45twRGZ_0Go
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Sewer Lines which ones have a 95% chance of issues?
https://youtu.be/dse-WcdjA2s Listen up on this link
Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Pipe support sample picture is incorrect way
Piping should be supported to ensure alignment and to prevent sagging. Piping in the ground should be laid on a proper bed. Piping...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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AAV= Air admittance valve
Individual, branch and circuit vents are permitted to terminate with a connection to an individual or branch-type air-admittance valve. ...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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Vents
A common vent is one vent that serves more than one fixture, functioning as an individual vent for each fixture. Wet venting is venting...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Clean out's
All cleanouts should be accessible or reachable without having to remove a permanent portion of the structure. Cleanouts are designed to...
Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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Ball Valves
Ball valves are less restrictive to flow than other valves. The handle clearly indicates whether the valve is open or closed. Ball...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Gate Valves
Globe valves tend to be restrictive, but can be used to control water flow. Gate valves are meant to be fully open or closed. Since the...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Thermal expansion control
In the connection of a water distribution system to water-heating appliances, there is the potential for the migration of heated water...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Pressure Regulator what to know
The minimum static pressure at the dwelling entrance for either public or private water service (as determined by the local water...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Condensate air gap
Condensate drains from air conditioner coils, condensing furnaces, and heat-recovery ventilators should not drain directly into a DWV...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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Well Pumps
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...
Todd Engle
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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Leaky Leaky Pan !
A water heater tank should be installed inside a pan in locations in a dwelling where a leak from the tank could cause damage to the...
Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Expansion tank on a Boiler
Hot water boilers should be provided with expansion tanks. There are two types of expansion tanks designated for use with a residential...
Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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Discharge TPRV and 13 requirements
The following are 13 requirements for a discharge pipe serving a TPR valve: 1) the pipe should not be directly connected to the drainage...
Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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TPRV= Temperature Pressure Relief Valves
Temperature and pressure-relief (TPR) valves are safety devices installed on water heating appliances, such as boilers and domestic water...
Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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