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Split Bolts, gutter taps, splice bolts, gutter splices all the same thing. TREC SOP call for reporting of all pigtail connections.

When I inspected this breaker panel, I called it out for gutter tap and wire nuts in the breaker panel and no GFCI outlets in the house, and a few other things. This is a newer Circuit breakes panel replacement so they called the electrician that did the replacement back. He called me and I suggested to him that he could install a wire chase to make his connections. He said I was mistaken, that his wiring posed no threat and that regardless of the fact that the electrical had been upgraded; the age of the house precluded the replacement of the GFCIs. I asked him to certify the electrical system in writing. What do you guys think? Comments please. Download Attachment: Slide22.JPG 113.62 KB

I had the sewer vent in the narrative of the report, just didn't get it in the picture. The air return to the furnace has only the space between the floor joists, and who knows if the floor joist area is sealed.

I just wrote one up today. The TX SOP specifically says to report it. Download Attachment: Slide36.JPG 92.61 KB Looking up to the 2nd floor. Horiz. Gas Furnace in 2nd floor closet.

On a local inspection... I found behind the bushes along the garage wall ..... lurking A three foot erosion hole. Found out today it was a under the foundation plumbing leak.

The bonding of the grounds should only be bonded together somewhere near the ground rod.

From Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/prod/ins ... ant_e.html "Vermiculite Insulation Containing Amphibole Asbestos"

Talked to an electrican. He told me that the disconnect pnl, cannot double as a sub pnl. That the proper instaltion would be to install a sub pnl in place of the disconnect pnl and install a 220v 25 amp breaker for the AC and a 120v 20 amp breaker for the gazebo.

The gazebo is right next to the disconnect, the fan about 15 feet away from the disconnect. It is underground a few feet. Being an outside outlet is why its GFCI wired to the load side. The wiring from the circuit breaker to the disconnect appears to be #6 CU stranded. Looks like #12 cu stranded fron the disconnect to the fan.

Thought I’d get some imput on this. Outside condensing unit with a 25 amp HCAR rating. Connected to a 60 amp Bryant breaker (orange), thru a 25 amp buss fuse in the AC disconnect. Pigtailed to the input side of the fuse in the disconnect box is a GFCI 120 v ceiling fan / light fixture connection to the pool gazebo. I don’t see anything specifically addressing this in IRC. I checked the NEC, but didn’t see anything there. Any help appericated

In Texas, due to recent legislation, a leak like that would be 2 months outside the responsibility of the builder. (unless proviso it was identified at the closing walk trough). Some New Home Builders now include a binding arbitration clause that can be more costly, and take more time, than going to court. Builder liability is limited as well. Builders now have learned to blame everything on poor homeowner maintenance. Mostly the homebuyer just signs the new home contract without understanding the implications. The seller saying it’s just “standardâ€

Per NEC

Installation of AC Residential Surge Arrester. http://www.nooutage.com/la-302-r.htm

When was the last time you responded positively to an unsolicited e-mail? I know I have never spent 1 dime on any e-mail advertisement sent my way. But that’s just me.

That's very creative.

It is, Thanks

Alum Service Ent. Conductor. At the input lugs showing minimal signs of discoloration / corrision. No Penetrox that I could see. Double and tripple wire connections on Netural and GND. 1 netural connected to Gnd, and 1 GND connected to Netural. 1995 vintage home. Air Cond #2 Breaker tripped. Download Attachment: 2005-11-09 18-07-07.jpg 589.58 KB

Bathroom outlets under under vanity cabinet. Any problem with this? Not exactly on a wall but it is within 3 feet. House built in 1995. No other outlets on this wall or near the sinks. All are GFCI. Download Attachment: 2005-11-09 18-07-38.jpg 395.66 KB Download Attachment: 2005-11-09 18-07-44.jpg 352.67 KB

And you want to devolve a new software package? Just joking.....[:-slaphap

It's a Federal crime to knowingly cut a communication line. Problem is the FEDs don't enforce it. Why, because if they win, the money goes to the Telecommunication Companies. Why spend tax dollars to enrich these companies? Telcos do win in civil court however, but damages are limited to the cost of repair. Looks like the poles are on the bildings property...... give you any ideas?

What should the slope away from the house of a balcony deck be? Wood dech attached to a 2nd story.

Square D Arc Fault Circuit Breaker Product Recall http://www.squared.com/us/squared/corpo ... ameset.htm Our number one priority is the safety of our people, our customers and our products. Because of this, we are working in conjunction with the Consumer Products Safety Commission on a voluntary recall of our Square D arc fault interrupter (AFI) circuit breakers manufactured between March 1, 2004 and September 23, 2004. Our tests indicate that the arc detection capability may become inoperable in these breakers due to the failure of an internal component in the electronic detection circuit. We have found that the circuit breaker will not properly detect or interrupt a high resistance low current arcing fault. The short circuit and overload interruption capability of these breakers continues to function properly. This means that the circuit breakers will continue to provide the same level of protection offered by a standard circuit breaker, but will not provide the additional arcing fault protection required by local building codes in many municipalities. You have associated the Square D brand with industry leadership, safety, quality, reliability and innovation for over 100 years now. You can be assured we will act quickly and appropriately to ensure you receive the quality products and services you have come to expect from us. Call our AFI Breakers Recall Center toll-free 1-877-202-9046 with question or for more information. Please bookmark this site and watch for further postings.

It must be some sort of foundation repair. I found this on the opposite side of the house. Tried taking the cover off but the serews were too rusted and I did not want to break them off. The wall on the inside of the house above the first 2 pictures shows some unexplained bowing of the paneling. Don't know if it will show up in the pic. Any ideas on how to word this on my report. Download Attachment: 2005-09-11 09-25-52.JPG 722.3 KB Download Attachment: 2005-09-10 11-05-16.JPG 383.78 KB

Found this on a house built 1977. Have no idea what it is. Download Attachment: 2005-09-10 10-16-34.JPG 730.68 KB Download Attachment: 2005-09-10 10-19-56.JPG 677.63 KB Owner said its been there long as he owned the house. 8 years. Must be stainless steel, I see no rust on it.

The best manufacturers of faucets and plumbing fixtures make them of what? You guessed it SOLID BRASS. And they don't care if you attach it to galvanized, plastic or cooper pipe. For good reason.