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05/19/2012 07:51 PM
How to become an inspector?

Hi, I am an electrical contractor and general contractor but want to get into inspections? How do I go about becoming an inspector? What is the difference between commercial and residential inspectors, other than the type of occupancies? Thanks.

05/19/2012 01:15 PM
CSST on finished garage wall?

Does anyone know if code allows, or dosent allow, the running of CSST along the finished wall of a garage. This CSST is running from the basement, and runs along the inside garage wall for about 15' to the furnace. (3' from the floor) If not allowed, does anyone have a code referance? Thanks in advance!

05/19/2012 01:08 PM
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05/18/2012 07:09 PM
laundry sink zapper

holy cow what were they thinking cvf

05/18/2012 03:50 PM
Another "fine" Philly chimney top

Doesn't anyone "screen" these things? Yuk yuk.

05/18/2012 03:22 PM
Jerry McCarthy's article in WorkingRE

Good job Jerry! Nice article. It's easy to see that you wanted to say a lot more than you could....reading between the lines. After you've been an inspector for a long spell...you know a heck-of-a-lot-more than you can ever say. Kind of like being a parent. "...do as I say...ignore what I do..." I can't tell you the (whole) truth...because '...you can't handle-the-truth.' Anyway....thanks for what you said...thanks for what you didn't say but we all understood. Good job Jer. Thanks for sharin' Glenn...........in La$ Vega$

05/18/2012 02:24 AM
Eave Vent Replacing Rafter Blocking

I currently have no venting for the attic. I'll have a ridge line exhaust vent installed with the new roofing. For intake vents I'm considering replacing the 2x4 blocking between some of the rafters at the eaves with 3 1/2 x 22" screen vents plus a rafter vent at each eave screen vent to provide a air channel through the insulation batts. Does this present a structural problem? If so, is there still a structural problem if I add 2x4 blocking further up the roof between the rafters that no longer have a block at the eves? The added block would have to be sufficiently up the roof to not block the rafter vent channel.

05/18/2012 01:20 AM
Drip Edge/Gutter Details

Should I accept the drip edge that makes a simple bend down along the fascia or insist on the drip edge (might be called a D flashing?) that projects out about 1" and then comes back to bend down along the fascia? Because my understanding is the back of the gutter slips between the fascia and the drip edge, is a steel drip edge acceptable (dissimilar metals corrosion) with aluminum gutters? Does aluminum flashing require aluminum nails, or are galvanized nails acceptable? Do aluminum gutters require aluminum fasteners and hangers, or are galvanized fasteners and hangers acceptable?

05/17/2012 10:39 PM
Furnace exhaust fan

Something I haven't seen before. Natural draft water heater and induced draft furnace utilizing a shared B vent. The fan on the roof runs constantly. The controls in the utility room shows the amount of draw and the button on the right is utilized for the light only. My comments to the buyer is the appliances should not have to rely on a mechanical vent fan for correct venting and to have it checked out by an HVAC tech. Speaking with an agent after the fact I found these were commonly installed as part of the MAC (Metropolitan Airports Commission) as part of their upgrades to homes in this area. I've inspected several hundred MAC upgraded homes and have never seen this.

05/17/2012 10:32 PM
Rental Weatherization Authorization Inspection

Hello Everyone, I have been monitoring the goings on here for a while now, and really have learned a lot of useful information, THANKS! I really enjoy the back and forth discussions, they are fun. Now, for my question, I got a call today for a "Rental Weatherization Authorization Inspection". What I know: The gal has already bought the home, wants to use as a rental property, and her attorney advised her she needs this type inspection to be performed, has anyone out there done this before, and what could they possibly be looking for? This is not much info to go on, but it is all I have. Any and all help is appreciated!

05/17/2012 10:07 PM
Nothing like a nice warm bath

This furnace vent pipe goes right through the tub area. They insulated in because they were getting burned. REally? Broker thought it was a towel warmer:D

05/17/2012 07:32 PM
Air condensate drain lines

Here we go again. This has been kicked all over this site but I can't find what Im looking for. This is an air handler is in an attic with a coil. Primary drain with pan. However the pan drains into the primary drain. Code says pan OR secodary drain line needed. What if there is no sec drain, there is a pan but it drains into the primary. Defeats the purpose according to me:)

05/17/2012 05:18 PM
Is this ok?

To me, this looks like someone is burning something flammable in a firebox meant for a vented gas log insert? There is a metal flue with a damper. The gas line on the right seems to have been capped off?? Is this ok? I don't think so, but I'm not sure...

05/17/2012 05:04 PM
ASHI Images from ASHI Experience?

Hi - I know this is a long shot, but I suddenly remembered a photo graph in a old ASHI advertisement that showed a guy with a bunch of business names crossed off his back and the last one was "Home Inspections" - OR SOMETHING like that. Anyhow - I searched the ASHI site and couldn't find copies of those images, so I was wondering if anyone one here has those, or knows where I can find copies of those images? I am working on a newsletter that addresses licensed contractors perfroming home inspections, and I think the image will draw attention. Thanks - JD PS - I am an ASHI member, so there shouldn't be any issue with me using the images, if you have them....much appreciated. Peace -

05/17/2012 01:20 PM
window bars at bathtub

I've never seen this before - non-safety glazing next to the bathtub, with bars. Assuming the bars are strong enough, I guess this is ok, eh?

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04/30/2012 04:40 PM
Real Estate Investor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging Scams for Property ... - LoanSafe

Real Estate Investor Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bid Rigging Scams for Property ...
LoanSafe
(Source: FBI) - WASHINGTONÃ¢Â€Â”An Alabama real estate investor has agreed to plead guilty and to serve one year in prison for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in southern Alabama, ...

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05/19/2012 02:16 PM
Bob Schieffer Tells Grads Politics Are 'Broken,' Journalism Is Fun - Huffington Post

Bob Schieffer Tells Grads Politics Are 'Broken,' Journalism Is Fun
Huffington Post
WS Propst, an Alabama real estate developer, gave $500000 to Winning Our Future (backing Gingrich). (Pictured: Newt Gingrich, the candidate Propst supports through his super PAC giving.) David Lisonbee, the head of 4Life, a multi-level marketing ...

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05/01/2012 12:43 PM
Alabama CCIM presenting Huntsville Commercial Market Symposium - The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)

The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)

Alabama CCIM presenting Huntsville Commercial Market Symposium
The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)
... and the symposium runs from 9 am-1 pm The event includes a networking lunch. The cost is $75 for CCIM Chapter members and $95 for non-members. The seminar has been approved for three CE hours for active Alabama real estate licensees.

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05/20/2012 05:44 AM
Apartments sell for $1 million; homebuilder buys marina - al.com (blog)

Apartments sell for $1 million; homebuilder buys marina
al.com (blog)
By Kathy Jumper, Press-Register MOBILE, Alabama -- A local investor has paid $1 million for the 64-unit Oak Tree Apartments at 5675 Old Pascagoula Road in Theodore, according to Mamun Siddiq of REMAX Partners, who represented the buyer.

05/20/2012 01:08 PM
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS Promotes New President/Chief Operating Officer - RisMedia.com (press release)

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS Promotes New President/Chief Operating Officer
RisMedia.com (press release)
... REALTORSÃ‚Â®, the 6th largest real estate company in the United States, has announced recently that Helen Edwards has been promoted to president/chief operating officer for the entire company that serves Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and ...

05/18/2012 09:27 AM
Huntsville-area home sales rise sharply in April, more optimism forecast for ... - The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)

The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)

Huntsville-area home sales rise sharply in April, more optimism forecast for ...
The Huntsville Times - al.com (blog)
By Mike Marshall, The Huntsville Times Michael Mercier/The Huntsville TimesBill Ward, president of the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors, says the housing market will rebound 'quicker at home than anywhere else.' HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Spurred by ...

05/17/2012 02:04 AM
Coldwell Banker United, RealtorsÃ‚Â® Promotes Helen Edwards To Lead Operations ... - PR Leap (press release)

PR Leap (press release)

Coldwell Banker United, RealtorsÃ‚Â® Promotes Helen Edwards To Lead Operations ...
PR Leap (press release)
... RealtorsÃ‚Â®, The 6th largest real estate company in the United States, announced today Helen Edwards has been promoted to president/chief operating officer for the entire company that serves Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina.

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05/17/2012 01:51 PM
Lyday named COO at real estate firm's local office - Austin Business Journal

Lyday named COO at real estate firm's local office
Austin Business Journal
She replaces Helen Edwards who has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of the entire company, which is based in College Station and has offices throughout Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, the Gulf Coast of Alabama and the ...

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05/13/2012 03:23 AM
Bob Marley restaurant may be headed back to Orange Beach - Press-Register - al.com (blog)

Press-Register - al.com (blog)

Bob Marley restaurant may be headed back to Orange Beach
Press-Register - al.com (blog)
Mirko's is based in Bishop, Ga., and this will be the first restaurant in Alabama, Brislin said. The owners also operate Zaxby's restaurants in the area. RJG Real Estate & Development paid $387000 for 43 bank-owned acres on Jeff Hamilton Road next to ...

05/06/2012 06:08 AM
Orange Beach Realtors open internet cafe - Press-Register - al.com (blog)

Press-Register - al.com (blog)

Orange Beach Realtors open internet cafe
Press-Register - al.com (blog)
By Kathy Jumper, Press-Register Realtor Ricky Carruth conducts business in the new internet cafe at REMAX of Orange Beach's office. (Press-Register/John David Mercer) ORANGE BEACH, Alabama -- Patrick Daily's clients get social at the newly-opened ...

05/01/2012 09:03 AM
Water cooler fodder at SRS Real Estate, Coldwell Banker United, Super Lawyers list - al.com (blog)

Water cooler fodder at SRS Real Estate, Coldwell Banker United, Super Lawyers list
al.com (blog)
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS, has been named a Platinum level firm by the Cartus Broker Network in the Mobile, Daphne and Eastern Shore markets of Alabama. Platinum is the highest of the Excellence Award recognition levels presented to qualifying ...

05/01/2012 09:59 PM
Crye-Leike Realtor Rachael Henderson Earns CDPE Designation - The Chattanoogan

The Chattanoogan

Crye-Leike Realtor Rachael Henderson Earns CDPE Designation
The Chattanoogan
Ms. Henderson is a licensed realtor in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama who works with buyers and sellers based out of the company's Downtown Chattanooga office. She assists clients in and around Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee, ...

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05/01/2012 02:16 PM
Condo sales on upward trend on Alabama Gulf Coast - Press-Register - al.com (blog)

Press-Register - al.com (blog)

Condo sales on upward trend on Alabama Gulf Coast
Press-Register - al.com (blog)
By Kathy Jumper, Press-Register Condominium sales have edged up a bit this spring in Gulf Shores, above, and Orange beach, according to Realtors. Most of the buyers plan to use their units and rent them, too. (Press-Register/Mike Kittrell ORANGE BEACH, ...

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