This Weeks Discoveries. 7/31/2018
Wenatchee Home Inspections

Another addition in a week of discovery.

As a Home Inspector, Structural Pest Inspector and Home Inspection Licensing Instructor I try to keep up with new products, manufacturer or trade information, code information or just interesting content that may help those who are in the profession or looking to further educate themselves.  The material may be articles, documents, video link,vendor sites, technical materials or even an interesting code questions.

Below is a list of some interesting items found in the last week.

Construction/Building Information-

We all take windows for granted. Here is an interesting test.

https://youtu.be/Fkvv6T9KdFc

Top Ten Code Violations

http://www.jlconline.com/how-to/framing/top-ten-code-violations_o

FIELD GUIDE SAMPLE- Joist Hanger Fasteners

http://www.jlconline.com/how-to/framing/joist-hanger-fasteners_o

Stucco Manufacturers Association

https://stuccomfgassoc.com/technical-resources/details/

Gypsum Association Publications
https://www.americangypsum.com/literature/gypsum-association-publications

Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau | Seattle, WA Technical Library

http://www.nwcb.org/technical-library.html

Washington State Modular Home codes

https://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/FAS/files/ModularBuildingCompletePacket.pdf

Building Science Information-

Water Management

https://buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-0103-water-management/view

Building Codes/Technical Documents-


Garage Separation Document-

https://mybuildingpermit.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/2015%20Tip%20Sheet%206%20Residential%20Garage%20Separation.pdf


Read the Uniform codes online

http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/ReadUniformCodesOnline.aspx

Nice resource on stucco-

http://www.wallandceilingbureau.org/content.asp?contentid=144|

More great information on Stucco and EFIS

http://web.nwcb.org/CWT/EXTERNAL/WCPAGES/DOCUMENT%20LIBRARY/600SERIES.ASPX

A great document from Seattle on handrails, based on the 2006 IRC.

We had a long debate on handrails on a thread a few days ago.

http://www.seattle.gov/DPD/Publications/CAM/cam319.pdf

Electrical

Fixed electric space-heating equipment includes such items as heating cable, unit heaters, boilers, and central systems

http://www.ecmweb.com/code-basics/article-424-fixed-electric-space-heating

Nice Document from Cooper on NEC 430.52 for motor branch circuit protection.

http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/bussmann/Electrical/Resources/solution-center/technical_library/BUS_Ele_Tech_Lib_Motor_Circuit_Notes.pdf

Plumbing/HVAC


EXPOSED DUCT HIGH TEMPERATURE LIMIT

https://hvacrschool.com/exposed-duct-high-temperature-limit/?utm_source=TechTips&utm_campaign=4d8340e13d-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_608fe06f1d-4d8340e13d-64209185


PRV’s

http://media.wattswater.com/1910259.pdf

https://ees-techlit.honeywell.com/emeadocuments/ge23/d06fi-pd-en0h1035ge23r0117.pdf

http://www.mifab.com/Catalog/Library/PRV_Product_Information_Guide.pdf

http://www.febcoonline.com/pdf/ES-F-PRV-2.pdf

Nice on Piston VS. TXV Metering Devices for HVAC's.

https://hvacrschool.com/piston-vs-txv/

Kinda interesting. Never thought about this when it comes to refrigerants.

https://hvacrschool.com/the-dangers-of-the-diesel-effect-compressor-explosion/?utm_source=TechTips&utm_campaign=b79bf23013-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_608fe06f1d-b79bf23013-64209185

Gas Vent and Chimney Sizing Application Guide

http://www.hartandcooley.com/files/assets/files/1377616028_010056-GasVentChimneySizingApplicationGuide_0813.pdf

Product Recalls



https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Ketra-Recalls-to-Inspect-Recessed-Downlights-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard





https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/kidde-recalls-dual-sensor-smoke-alarms-due-to-risk-of-failure-to-alert-consumers-to-a

" You can only teach someone, as much as they are willing to learn."

Chris G. Varona

If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know.

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This Weeks Discoveries in Home Inspections