In the connection of a water distribution system to water-heating appliances, there is the potential for the migration of heated water...

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

Condensate drains from air conditioner coils, condensing furnaces, and heat-recovery ventilators should not drain directly into a DWV...

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...

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...

Hot water boilers should be provided with expansion tanks. There are two types of expansion tanks designated for use with a residential...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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....