Page 82. Panelboard should be “service equipment” or “service equipment panel”.
Maybe add about lateral (underground) service drops.
Page 83. Change “copper underground water pipe” to “metal underground water supply pipe”. You seem to be writing this for a specific area. Better to make it more general, for the whole contry, and append that some areas have different standard practices.
Page 90. The furnace filter (disposable) should not be the filtrete or cartridge type. According to the manufacturer’s, these filters significantly affect the proper return to blower flow. Furnace filter replaced every 30 days. Blue fiberglass is the best.
Page 91. Circulating pumps should be lubricated regularly (read manual).
Page 93. Please add, for steam radiators, that the valve to the radiator should NOT be turned on partway (must be either completyely on or completely off) or banging may occur. Variable sir vent valves are good because you can properly balance the system and trun down the heat, if need be.
Page 104… In the “warning” paragraph, “can” lights should be in quotation marks, as in the preceeding paragraph, or, all references should be capitalized, for clearity.
[FONT=Helvetica-Bold][size=5]10.8 Can Lights[/size][/FONT]
Recessed “can” lights (also called
high-hats or recessed lights) can
make your home less energyefficient.
These recessed lights can
create open holes that allow
unwanted airflow from conditioned
spaces to unconditioned spaces. In
cold climates, the heat from the
airflow can melt snow on the roof
and cause the development of ice
dams. Recessed “can” lights in
bathrooms also cause problems
when warm, moist air leaks into the
attic and causes moisture damage.
Warning
: You can create a fire
hazard if the can light is not
insulated or sealed properly. It may
be best to consult a professional
before sealing can lights or coming
in contact with any electrical
Page 84 says that AFCI’s are required in several areas. The way I read the NEC they are olny required in bedrooms. At least that is the way all the municipalities make me word it when I submit plans. If computer surge strips and other such appliances are on them they trip them very easily. I have seen lots of people swap them out for refular breakers because of that. If anyone knows different let me know.
Page 40: Closets, Watch out for a proper closet light installation. (should read Watch out for improperly installated light fixtures) A closet needs a proper type and location of a light fixture; a light positioned close to a shelf presents
Page 5, first column:
“The systems include the following: the
exterior, interior, roof, structure,
electrical, HVAC, plumbing, attic,
insulation, bathroom, and kitchen.”
Page 10
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There are two general types of surface drainage systems: an open system consisting of a
swale (often referred to as a ditch), sometimes with a culvert at its end to collect and channel water away, and a closed system consisting of gutters with catch basins."
The comma after “water away” is incorrect. The proper syntax is “water away and; a closed”
You started the list with a colon so you separate the items in the list with a semi-colon.
The Checklist found on Page 107 & 108 has the following listed in the Spring and Winter checklist
• Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under the dryer