This Weeks Discoveries in Home Inspections 12 28 2018

This Weeks Discoveries. 12/28/2018
Wenatchee Home Inspections

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-

Control joints in stucco

http://web.nwcb.org/CWT/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/WebContentPage.aspx?ContentID=128

All About Rainscreens

https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/all-about-rainscreens

DRIWALL™ RAINSCREEN UV

http://www.keenebuilding.com/products/building-envelope/walls-and-siding/driwall-rainscreen-uv

Drywall Inspection Checklist

https://mybuildingpermit.com/sites/default/files/documentation/Drywall.pdf

Gypsum.org drywall information
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https://www.gypsum.org/technical/using-gypsum-board-for-walls-and-ceilings/using-gypsum-board-for-walls-and-ceilings-section-iii/

Building Codes/Technical Documents-

Can I Firecut A TJI® Joist?

https://www.techsupport.weyerhaeuser.com/hc/en-us/articles/201758320-Can-I-Firecut-a-TJI-joist-·

FLOOR AND ROOF CONNECTIONS TO CONCRETE MASONRY WALLS

http://www.ncma-br.org/pdfs/5/TEK%2005-07A.pdf

Building Science

Adventure in Building Science- Physics

https://buildingscience.com/sites/default/files/denver_fundamentals_physics_c_0.pdf


Teaching fire behavior

https://www.facebook.com/CityofSalemFireDept/videos/1519703664759891/

Electrical

Determining Working Clearances, this is from 2001 but still applies.
https://www.ecmweb.com/code-basics/determining-working-clearances

Another nice article on dedicated space and working space

http://www.teces.org/docs/1202.pdf

Grounded switch

https://iaeimagazine.org/magazine/2018/03/12/do-we-need-a-grounded-conductor-at-that-switch-location-or-not/

Well this is an awesome site. Many videos on various electrical subjects.

https://electricalschool.org/


US plugs and sockets- origin and early models

https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/NorthAm3.html

Circuit Breakers, Molded Case, Certified for Use in Specified Equipment- UL

http://productspec.ul.com/document.php?id=DIXF.GuideInfo

Plumbing

TRAPS AND VENTS

https://www.uh.edu/engines/epi3110.htm

HVAC



WHAT IS A THERMOCOUPLE?

https://hvacrschool.com/what-is-a-thermocouple/?utm_source=TechTips&utm_campaign=cb38abfd4e-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_608fe06f1d-cb38abfd4e-64209185

Heatinghelp.com

Great resource on heating systems, especially steam and boilers
https://heatinghelp.com/systems-help-center/


Gas- Vent/Chimney Sizing Application Guid
http://www.hartandcooley.com/files/assets/files/1377616028_010056-GasVentChimneySizingApplicationGuide_0813.pdf

Refrigeration 101

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/documents/Refrigeration_101.pdf

THE FRICTION RATE CHART (AND WHAT IT MEANS)

https://hvacrschool.com/the-friction-rate-chart-and-what-it-means/?utm_source=TechTips&utm_campaign=fa106847d7-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_608fe06f1d-fa106847d7-64209185

Most people really do not put much thought into their kitchen exhaust fan. Here is a quick little video discussing this.

https://youtu.be/y08HOnzafM8

Product Recalls

A. O. Smith Recalls Ultra-Low NOx Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard:

The water heater’s gas burner screen develops tears. The water heater’s burner can then create excess radiant heat, posing a fire hazard if the water heater is installed directly on a wood or other combustible floor.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/A-O-Smith-Recalls-Ultra-Low-NOx-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

A. O. Smith Recalls 30-Gallon Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s

Hazard:

The water heater’s flame arrestor can fail to work properly, posing a fire hazard.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/A-O-Smith-Recalls-30-Gallon-Gas-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes

Navien Recalls Tankless Water Heaters and Boilers Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Navien-Recalls-Tankless-Water-Heaters-and-Boilers-Due-to-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning

Miscellaneous Information-

" 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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