Thank you everyone! It’s always a good day when you get to learn something!
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Wow Stock Statement. You could narrow it down and be original.
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Bert I’m curious if you could not locate the discharge location, how could it have four defects in the discharge location?
- Discharge not observed. This is the only one I agree with.
- Direct to drain
- No air gap
- Discharge location incorrect
Me I keep it simple and just describe “the discharge location of the temperature pressure relief valve pipe was not located”.
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Hey Martin, I agree it’s better to keep it shorter like you say.
There was no discharge found. There is no air gap visible since the pipe goes into the wall it’s a solid pipe until out of view. I suppose there could possibly (not likely) be an airgap in the wall or crawlspace?
The discharge location should be “readily observable” according to language in the plumbing code, so since Connor looked around and did not see it, the discharge location is incorrect. I agree some of this is redundant and there is no need to call it out multiple ways. It’s just wrong and needs a professional plumber to fix it.
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We don’t have enough information. Typically, the discharge location is apparent in a single-family or townhome, and if I cannot locate it, I will write it up.
Condos and apartments often have a common collection point below in a basement, mechanical room, etc., or a bank of them along an exterior wall. In my opinion, this would be disclaimed, and I would not send a plumber out there 
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This is what I see on most condo inspections. I just write up that the final termination point is not visible. Move on.
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