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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Fuel-Gas Venting systems sounds exciting
Connectors should be used to connect an appliance and equipment to the vertical chimney or vent, except were the chimney or vent is...
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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...
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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. ...
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Todd Engle
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Tankless Coils from Boilers
Tankless coils are indirect water heaters that take their heat from the steam or hot water boiler that is used to heat the house. A...
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Todd Engle
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Correct Laundry pipe layout
If a laundry tub waste line connects to a clothes washer standpipe, the standpipe should be at least 30 inches above the standpipe trap...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Building on slopes
steep slope The home inspector should note if a home is on a steep slope and, therefore, subject to erosion or movement. The maximum...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Slab on Grade foundation
A slab-on-grade foundation is a type of foundation consisting of a structural concrete slab poured onto the ground, but usually, there is...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Load & Non-Load Bearing walls
Common Structural Terms In this section of the course, let's learn about some common terms or phrases that are used in the construction...
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Todd Engle
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Distribution Panels stay safe!
Remote Distribution Panels Although this topic is covered in other areas, because the emphasis is on safety, it's important to review....
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Todd Engle
Nov 7, 20221 min read
Do you here the crickets? Not those crickets
Cricket flashing is installed where the roof intersects a chimney or a curbed roof penetration. The cricket diverts water around, while...
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