thankyou Marcel. I’m done asking, I directly asked what that specific trap was being used for 3 times… At least your answer gives me a little more insight.
BS? Just like cantilevering joists were only for EXTERIOR decks.
Here’s what Daniel wrote. “I’ve been in construction for 20 years, I know what a ptrap is for. I also know there’s nothing inside a residential property that uses a 3" hard piped ptrap,”
I see then used DOWNSTREAM exposed in basements for above grade garages waster catch basins. Lol.
You can purchase them at Lowe’s. Lol.
Believe what you want to believe.
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Robert, I get a headache trying to read your posts or replies.
They are baffling and incomprehensible, largely due to diction and bizarre sentence fragments.
Sorry Dominic. Time to say good bye to InterNACHI MB.
Keep well.
Ya’all leave my friend Robert alone .
He may not come across the way you may like it , but he isn’t an idiot…By far.
I think his French gets in the way of his English.
Give the hell Robert!
Roy, I would expect someone in Marcel Cyr’s position at InterNACHI to act like a professional, no matter what the situation.
It appears his political correctness, as he approached it, has devolved to protecting an authority, so he says, that is rude, vulgar, lack of control and adds little benefit to anyone reading his rants.
now I am targeted by a troll. Wow.
In the words of someone I admire. … Too bad. So sad.
See you on the FB or other social media sites!
I see then used DOWNSTREAM exposed in basements for above grade garages waster catch basins. Lol.
You can purchase them at Lowe’s. Lol.
You say ‘catch basin’. are you referring to a roof drainage system? If so, that shouldn’t be draining into the sanitary sewage. Just wondering, because then that should be discharging somewhere else, in which case, wouldn’t need the ptrap to seal out any gases…
Robert stop it. You’ve been here before many times. Let the thread die. Okay?
Please?
Danial, let me start of by saying, sorry members for my actions.
Marcel. I apologize.
As to your question. No. Not roof drainage. Drainage in basements and garages.
You understand the reasoning behind water seals and traps. The same applies to drain catch basins or what I refer to as ‘water catch basins’ in basements and garages. Trap seals are there to eliminate odors and prevent insects, vermin and rodents from entering the home.
Why have a Drain Catch Basin in Your Home
Old buildings, and I inspect a large percentage of building erected prior 1950, drainage plumbing pipes are cast iron. Both hub and hub-less. No plastic plumbing supply or drainage pipes in certain jurisdictions on the island of Montreal.
Most homes I inspect have basements. Larges homes are likely to have slab plumbing pits and can have several water/drainage catch basins.
I open lids, grates, covers to take images of the condition the pit, pipes, trap and down pipes for obstructions that can lead to blockage.
You are a fine professorial. Please excuse my display on the thread.
you don’t need to apologize. Thanks for the further explanation…
I’m sure you weren’t in the best of moods, because I saw how you were attacked by a VERY vulgar, rude, insensitive and a very unstable man on this message board… There is no excuse for the way he acts on this board, no matter how knowledgeable he is. And frankly, I am shocked that InterNACHI hasn’t stepped up and done something about his vulgar postings on this board all the time…
This whole message board can use a little more professionalism and courtesy to each other and serve the purpose that it was started for and meant to do!
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Danial, thank you. You are a very level headed member. Much appreciated.
I concur with your thoughts as well to the very unstable man on the message board posting foundation water defects. His membership should be revoked. I personally levied complaints about him many years ago. His conduct warrants a review by InterNACHI COE chair, Joe Farsetta.
There is no need for his demeanor. I will reach out to Nick Gormicko to see what can be done to silence this menace.
IMO to “silence” anyone here is not worthy of honor.
If someone does not agree, is disappointed, feel they were attacked, etc. that is not a valid reason to silence and/or remove anyone. That is not right.
Please truly think about it.
I don’t assume also, except for asbestos, any material that contain 1% and more asbestos is considered Asbestos-containing material. My eyes cannot detect asbestos content in materials, lab analysis can. Thus I assume Asbestos-containing material. and recommend asbestos inspection/testing by license asbestos inspector. However, as you stated Don’t scare clients, inform them. I only does such recommendation if the material is red flag by EPA. I am being careful due to my service area and NY state/ NYC city law. I am not a licensed asbestos inspector, thus I try to stay clear of potential litigation from owner by not commenting in a service that I am not license to perform especially since my insurance doesn’t cover asbestos.
I agree with Marc regarding “silencing” anyone. We do not have to agree with everyone, and we have the choice not to respond to someone’s posts. Some of us may be coarser than others, but that is not a reason to continue to bloviate against someone, IMO
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I agree with you, but there does come a time when enough is enough… the individual we are talking about has absolutely NO filter or professionalism whatsoever.
If you even QUESTION his opinion or knowledge, he will go OFF THE RAILS against you, post after post after post… literally seconds apart from each other with vulgarity, distaste, and absolute unstable behavior. I do not understand how internachi would even want to be associated with an individual like that. Absolutely no professionalism whatsoever, no matter how knowledgeable he is… difference of opinion is one thing… but he takes it to an absolute new level. I would hate to see what would happen to anyone that would ever question him in person! I would not doubt at all he has a very violent and felonious record.
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Use the ignore feature.
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Have you seen him disagree with anyone? Lol pick any post he has on the board and see what happens if you even QUESTION his knowledge… that is not professionalism. That is teenage juvenile delinquency prison behavior…
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Put him on ignore then we wouldn’t have to hear you complaining about him.
You do not agree with me - stop it… … … soooo emotional.
Make up your mind here & then move on. I suggest you’d be happier if you would not be the judge & jury kinda thingy.
I’m not sure who you are referring to anyways. Perhaps I missed something, perhaps it is me! 
Roy, Marc, I take advice. Thank you both.
Danial words speak truth. Personalty, I do not think this member adds valve or substance by posting videos. We learn and earn our credentials reading and remembering spoken words. It would be shocking for that thread to go public. At the very least I will ask to have it removed.
Yes the MB is a chat room. Those who do not agree, disagree. The adage, “While some may agree, others may not.” Spoken words of wisdom.
Th fundamentals that carry in ones deeds, COE.
Here is the list. Bold, are my thoughts.
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Duty to the Public
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The InterNACHI® member shall abide by the Code of Ethics and substantially follow the InterNACHI® Standards of Practice.
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The InterNACHI® member shall not engage in any practices that could be damaging to the public or bring discredit to the home inspection industry.
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The InterNACHI® member shall be fair, honest and impartial, and act in good faith in dealing with the public.
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The InterNACHI® member shall not discriminate in any business activities on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, or handicap, and shall comply with all federal, state and local laws concerning discrimination.
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The InterNACHI® member shall be truthful regarding his/her services and qualifications.
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The InterNACHI® member shall not:
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have any disclosed or undisclosed conflict of interest with the client;
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accept or offer any disclosed or undisclosed commissions, rebates, profits, or other benefit from or to real estate agents, brokers, or any third parties having financial interest in the sale of the property; or
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offer or provide any disclosed or undisclosed financial compensation directly or indirectly to any real estate agent, real estate broker, or real estate company for referrals or for inclusion on lists of preferred and/or affiliated inspectors or inspection companies.
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The InterNACHI® member shall not release any information about the inspection or the client to a third party unless doing so is necessary to protect the safety of others, to comply with a law or statute, or both of the following conditions are met:
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the client has been made explicitly aware of what information will be released, to whom, and for what purpose, and;
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the client has provided explicit, prior written consent for the release of his/her information. * The InterNACHI® member shall always act in the interests of the client unless doing so violates a law, statute, or this Code of Ethics.
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The InterNACHI® member shall use a written contract that specifies the services to be performed, limitations of services, and fees.
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The InterNACHI® member shall comply with all government rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where he or she conducts business.
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The InterNACHI® member shall not perform or offer to perform, for an additional fee, any repairs or associated services to the structure for which the member or member’s company has prepared a home inspection report for a period of 12 months. This provision shall not include services to components and/or systems that are not included in the InterNACHI® Standards of Practice.
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Duty to Continue Education
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The InterNACHI® member who has earned the Certified Professional Inspector® (CPI) designation shall comply with InterNACHI’s current Continuing Education requirements.
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The InterNACHI® member who has earned the Certified Professional Inspector® (CPI) designation shall pass InterNACHI’s Online Inspector Exam once every three years.
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Duty to the Profession and to InterNACHI®
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The InterNACHI® member shall strive to improve the home inspection industry by sharing his/her lessons and/or experiences for the benefit of all. This does not preclude the member from copyrighting or marketing his/her expertise to other Inspectors or the public in any manner permitted by law.
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The InterNACHI® member shall assist the InterNACHI leadership in disseminating and publicizing the benefits of InterNACHI membership.
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The InterNACHI® member shall not engage in any act or practice that could be deemed damaging, seditious or destructive to InterNACHI®, fellow InterNACHI® members, InterNACHI® employees, leadership or directors. Accusations of a member acting or deemed in violation of such rules shall trigger a review by the Ethics Committee for possible sanctions and/or expulsion from InterNACHI®.
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The InterNACHI® member shall abide by InterNACHI’s current membership requirements.
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The InterNACHI® member shall abide by InterNACHI’s current message board rules.