Originally Posted By: gbell
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IRC
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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service
IRC
Originally Posted By: gbell
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Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, cooper, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure and temperature rating of the installation. Condensate waste and drain line size shall be not less than 3/4 inch internal diameter and shall be not decrease in size from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance with an approved method. All horizontal sections of drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope.
The correct answer is D.
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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service
Originally Posted By: jfarsetta
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With all due respect, we should be wording these questions in a manner which is beneficial to those who choose to answer here. The QOD is not an IRC exam, nor is it intended to be.
My suggestion is to stop posting questions which rely on an inane piece of minutia, which inspectors would need the IRC Code books to reference. Instead, pose the question in a manner in which the inspector could use, or possible ask himself/herself, during the course of an inspection.
The answer should be clear, concise, and make sense, without relying on a quotation from a building, electrical, or plumbing code. Frame it a manner which helps the inspector understand the concept, and understand its true applicability (why it exists).
We see many things on an inspection. The plain truth is that not all municipalities conform to IRC or even the most current codes. This is why we are not code interpreters, or enforcers. Hell, NY City is only on the 1993 NEC...
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Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
"Dont let the bastards grind you down..."
Originally Posted By: gbell
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I put this here for inspectors who are interested in this topic. If you are not interested then do not visit.
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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service
Originally Posted By: jfarsetta
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Greg,
Its called the Question of the Day. Its there for the benefit of ALL our inspectors.
If you cant post any question non IRC-specific, then just admit it, and I'll understand
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Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
"Dont let the bastards grind you down..."
Originally Posted By: tallen
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Excellent questions!!
Keep up the good work Greg.
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Originally Posted By: gbell
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I have committed to providing the questions through Sunday. So you will have to bear with me while I post my IRC questions.
For those of you that have grown weary of these questions you have my apologies. While we are not code inspectors I see nothing wrong with raising the bar. That is all that has been attempted here.
Joe just an FYI in the future if you see me as the author of the thread don't waste your time viewing, as it will most likely be a question that will not meet with your approval.
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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service
Originally Posted By: tpope
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IRC questions are frickin fantastic!
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Timothy Pope
www.craftsmaninspections.com
Austin, Tx Home Inspections
Originally Posted By: staylor
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There are many inspectors who are studying to take the IRC exam. I think it is good practice. Yes, they need the code book to find the answer, Just like they will need the code book to look up the answer when taking the exam. This is very good practice for that purpose. For those inspectors that work in jurisdictions that do not use the IRC, it is still good information.
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi to all,
I have to agree with and support Greg, and his use of IRC based questions. ICC certification is the gold standard in property evaluation, sure many of the questions are beyond the scope of a standard home inspection, but it is vitally important to understand the logic and codes behind the system that are being inspected.
BTW, for those outside of Florida, you may not be aware that Greg has been runing an ICC study group within the Orlando chapter, I would love to see other chapters taking his lead. Kudos Greg.
Regards
Gerry
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Gerry Beaumont
NACHI Education Committee
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NACHI phone 484-429-5466
Inspection Depot Education
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Originally Posted By: five.five
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great job, thanks for keeping the Q.O.D. ongoing !!!
Sincerely,
Darren Davenport
Texan Inspection
Originally Posted By: mmichura
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Please keep them comming!
Originally Posted By: jstewart1
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Though I dont have the IRC code book, I do take a swat at the questions. I dont see a problem with the questions, but feel a steady dose might start to get old. A combination might be nice.
Jerry Stewart
Originally Posted By: rcloyd
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Greg:
Being a certified building inspector as well as home inspector, I enjoy the code based questions. I especially like that you give the answer at the end. This helps everyone learn.
Thanks,
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Russell G. Cloyd
Intra-Spec Home Inspections
& Code Consulting, LLC
859-586-4591
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