htabrizi
(Hamid Tabrizi, Professional Home Inspector - Civil Eng)
17504
Research & Writing Assignment:
Plan
One of the most important contributions to every project, including construction and building inspection, which includes various departments, should be investigated and implemented by people who have the necessary knowledge and experience in the field, including planning, monitoring and control. By arranging the contract and describing the duties and responsibilities of ourselves and the owner of the project as well as those involved in the project, it is related to the inspection of the building and the operation of the building. In the planning of each project, it is necessary to determine exactly what tasks are to be performed and monitored and monitored during the inspection and monitoring process, which is to be properly implemented. At all stages, one of the most important duties of observance of the principles of safety and health for the project owners and the executive, the people and ourselves So that the project is best implemented.
htabrizi
(Hamid Tabrizi, Professional Home Inspector - Civil Eng)
17505
Inspection & Writing Assignment:
Plan
One of the most important contributions to every project, including construction and building inspection, which includes various departments, should be investigated and implemented by people who have the necessary knowledge and experience in the field, including planning, monitoring and control. By arranging the contract and describing the duties and responsibilities of ourselves and the owner of the project as well as those involved in the project, it is related to the inspection of the building and the operation of the building. In the planning of each project, it is necessary to determine exactly what tasks are to be performed and monitored and monitored during the inspection and monitoring process, which is to be properly implemented. At all stages, one of the most important duties of observance of the principles of safety and health for the project owners and the executive, the people and ourselves So that the project is best implemented
I ran multiple sinks at the same time to check the water pressure. With both sinks running, I only noticed a small jump in pressure when it was first turned on but then it went right back to the original flow. There was no change at all when the second sink was turned off.
I chose the article “Remodeling is a Poor Investment Strategy”. I thought it was very interesting that most people will lose money when they are remodeling, contrary to all of the home improvement TV shows that show people remodeling things in their homes and seeing these huge positive returns. I guess the only real way to see positive returns is if you do all of the work yourself.
I inspected my water heater for this assignment. The heater uses natural gas and has a 40 gallon capacity and use of 40,000 btu. Water heater uses a power vent into a pvc vent connector. The heater has a TPR valve in its first 6 in and discharge pipe terminates with in 6 in of floor. Water heater is in a confined space, but has a leuvred vent for make up air. Heater is also sitting a drain pain with discharge towards floor drain.
When inspecting a gas water heater you need to not only examine the heater, but the plumbing to and from the heater. Make sure you examine the gas piping as it enters the water heater. Make sure there is no leaking and the piping and has a shut off valve and drip leg downstream of the valve. That makes it possible to disconnect the drip leg for repairs as well as disconnect the water heater for replacement.
In this picture is an AAV vent which is an acceptable method to vent a drain pipe under a kitchen island. An AAV vent allows air to flow into the drain pipe so the drain can flow properly without siphoning the water out of the p trap and not allowing sewer gases to flow back out of the system into the home.
The Article i read was on inspecting sump pump covers. This article explains what a sump pump is and how it is used to keep water from damaging the foundation. New Code requirements state that sump pumps must have a gasket sealed lid to prevent moisture and to protect the homes indoor air quality.
The Inspection in the picture is of the P-trap of a bathroom sink. The p-trap was installed with the drain pipe off center. Doing so can cause leakage in the future. The drain stopper will not function properly as well. I would recommend a licensed plumber repair this p-trap.
I read the Article, “Inspecting Solar Water Heaters”. Solar panel water heating has been used since the 1890s. Israels population uses solar panel water heating for 85% of its power consumption, saving millions of gallons of oil every year. Solar panel water heaters use no electricity, rather they heat the water directly. There are three types of solar panel water heating. Flat-plate collector,Integral collector-storage or batch systems, and Evacuated-tube solar collectors. These systems require periodic inspection and maintenance.
The original drainage pipes may possibly still be in use which can tend to be problematic over time. Although the drains appear to be serviceable overall, further evaluation including a sewer scope by a qualified plumber should be considered before closing.
A French drain is a way of diverting water from one location on a property to another in order to divert excess rainwater or to dry up soil that is excessively waterlogged. Inspecting French drains is not within the scope of InterNACHIs Residential Standards of Practice because they are typically located underground and not visible.
Replace missing drain stopper for lavatory in master bath, consult licensed plumber. Replace missing pull lever for shower in master bath, and ensure tub faucet functions properly due to this condition (only the shower heads would operate), consult licensed plumber.
For what seem like incredibly obvious reasons, a shut off valve for a gas line cannot be in different room than the gas appliance. The flexible connection between the shut off valve, and the appliance cannot pass through a wall, ceiling, or floor.
Pressure-assist toilets and gravity toilets have a similar look from the outside but their operating functions are not the same. As the buildings plumbing fills the tank with water, an air-filled diaphragm inside the tank shrinks accordingly. When flushed air is compressed pushing the water into the bowl. They are called water-conserving toilets. Dual-flush and composting toilets are also considered green toilets.
Attached is a picture of an expansion tank installed above a water heater, which is required in our county. The PEX piping is not an approved type of piping to support expansion tanks. This should be copper piping instead. It’s expecially vulnerable to being too heavy for this type of piping.
I read the Barbecue Safety article. According to this, more than two 20 pound tanks of propane are prohibited on the property of a one to two family home. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that propane grills are the cause of more than 500 fires per year.
The plumbing under the master bathroom vanity sink appears to be installed properly. There appears to be some debri build up at the connection near the ptrap but I see no visible signs of leaking or damage at the time of inspection.
Regarding the proper installation of a TPR valve on a hot water heater. The TPR valve should be installed no less then 2" from the top of the water heater and should include a connected drain pipe to run vertically closest to the floor for safety.
The Ruud water in the right exterior storage closet has been in service since 1992. Although this device appeared to be operative at the time of this inspection, the average function lifespan of a tank-type water heater in this market is around 15 years therefore this device is well beyond the average service life. We recommend that you replace this device as soon as possible or at least budget for its replacement.
