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HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF AN EATON ELECTRICAL PANEL? How do I determine the age of an Eaton electrical panel? Eaton load centers uses a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for the decade. So the second HOW DO I FIND WHERE THE FIRST RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A It is not uncommon for one of the outlets in the cirucit to be in a different room from the rest. If you chose correctly, all the others will be dead. If you picked the wrong one, turn the breaker back to off, put the original outlet back in, and try another one. Repeat the process until you locate the first receptacle in the circuit. HOW OLD IS A PUSHMATIC ELECTRICAL PANEL? IS IT SAFE? Sunday, January 17, 2021. Although the Pushmatic breaker design was first produced in the late 1930s, most panels and breakers date from about 1950 through 1970. We have heard that they were manufactured up until the mid-1980s, but have never seen a Pushmatic in a home built after the '60s. So any panel still around is a minimum of 50 years old DOES EVERY RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A KITCHEN HAVE TO BE GFCI? For buildings other than dwellings, all receptacles in a kitchen must be GFCI-protected . So wall receptacles in a residential kitchen are not required to be GFCI, but there is one exception: any receptacle that is within 6-feet of a sink, even if notserving a
CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then WHAT IS CODE FOR DRYER VENTS? What is code for dryer vents? Saturday, April 4, 2020. Dryer venting systems are covered in the International Residential Code (IRC) at M1502 - Clothes Dryer Exhaust. Here’s a summary of the requirements: • Dryers must be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (IRC M1502.1). • Dryer exhaust systems must beindependent
WHAT IS THE SEER OF MY OLD AIR CONDITIONER? The chart below traces the history of the average SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) for residential air conditioners dating back to the 1980s.During each era there were also “high efficiency” models, often proudly announced by a fancy medallion on the condenser unit, so some older systems may exceed these numbers. HOW CAN I TELL IF AN AIR CONDITIONER USES R-22 OR R-410A The data plate photos shown below, with the refrigerant type circled in red, should help you locate the info on your machine. R-22 will sometimes be alternately noted as HCFC-22 because it is a HydoChloroFluoroCarbon, and R-410A may appear as HFC-410A. The year your system was manufactured will also provide a clue: before 1996will be R-22
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TOE NAIL, CLIP, SINGLE The reduction on the windstorm portion of your homeowner’s insurance that is allowed for a strong roof-to-wall attachment averages 35%, and is the largest discount for many homeowners. CAN THE TOTAL AMPS OF ALL THE BREAKERS IN AN ELECTRICAL McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF AN EATON ELECTRICAL PANEL? How do I determine the age of an Eaton electrical panel? Eaton load centers uses a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for the decade. So the second HOW DO I FIND WHERE THE FIRST RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A It is not uncommon for one of the outlets in the cirucit to be in a different room from the rest. If you chose correctly, all the others will be dead. If you picked the wrong one, turn the breaker back to off, put the original outlet back in, and try another one. Repeat the process until you locate the first receptacle in the circuit. HOW OLD IS A PUSHMATIC ELECTRICAL PANEL? IS IT SAFE? Sunday, January 17, 2021. Although the Pushmatic breaker design was first produced in the late 1930s, most panels and breakers date from about 1950 through 1970. We have heard that they were manufactured up until the mid-1980s, but have never seen a Pushmatic in a home built after the '60s. So any panel still around is a minimum of 50 years old DOES EVERY RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A KITCHEN HAVE TO BE GFCI? For buildings other than dwellings, all receptacles in a kitchen must be GFCI-protected . So wall receptacles in a residential kitchen are not required to be GFCI, but there is one exception: any receptacle that is within 6-feet of a sink, even if notserving a
CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then WHAT IS CODE FOR DRYER VENTS? What is code for dryer vents? Saturday, April 4, 2020. Dryer venting systems are covered in the International Residential Code (IRC) at M1502 - Clothes Dryer Exhaust. Here’s a summary of the requirements: • Dryers must be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (IRC M1502.1). • Dryer exhaust systems must beindependent
WHAT IS THE SEER OF MY OLD AIR CONDITIONER? The chart below traces the history of the average SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) for residential air conditioners dating back to the 1980s.During each era there were also “high efficiency” models, often proudly announced by a fancy medallion on the condenser unit, so some older systems may exceed these numbers. HOW CAN I TELL IF AN AIR CONDITIONER USES R-22 OR R-410A The data plate photos shown below, with the refrigerant type circled in red, should help you locate the info on your machine. R-22 will sometimes be alternately noted as HCFC-22 because it is a HydoChloroFluoroCarbon, and R-410A may appear as HFC-410A. The year your system was manufactured will also provide a clue: before 1996will be R-22
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TOE NAIL, CLIP, SINGLE The reduction on the windstorm portion of your homeowner’s insurance that is allowed for a strong roof-to-wall attachment averages 35%, and is the largest discount for many homeowners. WHAT IS THE CODE DEFINITION OF A TINY HOUSE? A Tiny House is “a dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts,” according to the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC AQ102.1) and the residential edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC).. And some of our other articles about Tiny Houses: • What is the code definition of a loftfor a Tiny House?
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STAIRWAY TO A TINY McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOFT GUARD RAILS IN A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT IS THE CODE MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT OF A TINY HOUSE? McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
HOW OLD IS A PUSHMATIC ELECTRICAL PANEL? IS IT SAFE? Sunday, January 17, 2021. Although the Pushmatic breaker design was first produced in the late 1930s, most panels and breakers date from about 1950 through 1970. We have heard that they were manufactured up until the mid-1980s, but have never seen a Pushmatic in a home built after the '60s. So any panel still around is a minimum of 50 years old FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANELS McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT IS THE CODE DEFINITION OF A LOFT FOR A TINY HOUSE? A Tiny House loft is “a floor level located more than 30 inches above the main floor, open to the main floor on one or more sides with a ceiling height of less than 6 feet 8 inches and used as a living or sleeping space,” according to the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC AQ102.1) and the residential edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC). WHY IS THERE NO MAIN SHUT-OFF BREAKER IN MY ELECTRIC PANEL? So the inside panel is technically a subpanel and does not have a main breaker. 2) The National Electrical Code (NEC) allows it to take shutting off up to six breakers in the main service panel to turn off all power. This main breaker exception has been in the code since 1933 and there was a period in the mid-twentieth century when a type of HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF AN EATON ELECTRICAL PANEL? How do I determine the age of an Eaton electrical panel? Eaton load centers uses a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for the decade. So the second CAN THE TOTAL AMPS OF ALL THE BREAKERS IN AN ELECTRICAL McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A GE ELECTRICAL PANEL? GE load centers have an eight-digit serial number of two letters followed by six numbers, and the second letter indicates the year of manufacture, based on a repeating 12-year cycle. The serial number is usually located on a small sticker on, or near, the wiring diagram on the inside of the panel door. A = 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977. DOES EVERY RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A KITCHEN HAVE TO BE GFCI? For buildings other than dwellings, all receptacles in a kitchen must be GFCI-protected . So wall receptacles in a residential kitchen are not required to be GFCI, but there is one exception: any receptacle that is within 6-feet of a sink, even if notserving a
HOW OLD IS A PUSHMATIC ELECTRICAL PANEL? IS IT SAFE? Sunday, January 17, 2021. Although the Pushmatic breaker design was first produced in the late 1930s, most panels and breakers date from about 1950 through 1970. We have heard that they were manufactured up until the mid-1980s, but have never seen a Pushmatic in a home built after the '60s. So any panel still around is a minimum of 50 years old HOW MUCH CAN YOU NOTCH A ROOF RAFTER FOR THE SEAT AND HEEL The two International Residential Code (IRC) standards that apply to cutting a birdsmouth in a roof rafter are: 1) "Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the depth of the member" (IRC R502.8.1). That would be a max of 1-3/8” for WHAT ARE THE POOL SAFETY BARRIER REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA? The Residential Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515 of Florida Statutes, requires a safety barrier around any new residential pool more than 24 inches deep. There are four different ways to achieve an approved barrier: 1) An approved safety pool cover. 2) A barrier/fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no openings that would allow a small child to climb the HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A CENTURY POOL OR SPA PUMP And the second is a “Year-Month” 3-digit code sequence, where the two letters from the list below indicate year of manufacture, and the number following them indicates month (1 = January, 2 = February, etc.). So BM6 would be June, 1994. BA = 1983, BB = 1984, BC = 1985, BD = 1986, BE = 1987, BF = 1988, BG = 1989, BH = 1990, BJ = 1991, BK HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF AN EATON ELECTRICAL PANEL? How do I determine the age of an Eaton electrical panel? Eaton load centers uses a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for the decade. So the second CAN THE TOTAL AMPS OF ALL THE BREAKERS IN AN ELECTRICAL McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A GE ELECTRICAL PANEL? GE load centers have an eight-digit serial number of two letters followed by six numbers, and the second letter indicates the year of manufacture, based on a repeating 12-year cycle. The serial number is usually located on a small sticker on, or near, the wiring diagram on the inside of the panel door. A = 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977. DOES EVERY RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A KITCHEN HAVE TO BE GFCI? For buildings other than dwellings, all receptacles in a kitchen must be GFCI-protected . So wall receptacles in a residential kitchen are not required to be GFCI, but there is one exception: any receptacle that is within 6-feet of a sink, even if notserving a
HOW OLD IS A PUSHMATIC ELECTRICAL PANEL? IS IT SAFE? Sunday, January 17, 2021. Although the Pushmatic breaker design was first produced in the late 1930s, most panels and breakers date from about 1950 through 1970. We have heard that they were manufactured up until the mid-1980s, but have never seen a Pushmatic in a home built after the '60s. So any panel still around is a minimum of 50 years old HOW MUCH CAN YOU NOTCH A ROOF RAFTER FOR THE SEAT AND HEEL The two International Residential Code (IRC) standards that apply to cutting a birdsmouth in a roof rafter are: 1) "Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the depth of the member" (IRC R502.8.1). That would be a max of 1-3/8” for WHAT ARE THE POOL SAFETY BARRIER REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA? The Residential Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515 of Florida Statutes, requires a safety barrier around any new residential pool more than 24 inches deep. There are four different ways to achieve an approved barrier: 1) An approved safety pool cover. 2) A barrier/fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no openings that would allow a small child to climb the HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A CENTURY POOL OR SPA PUMP And the second is a “Year-Month” 3-digit code sequence, where the two letters from the list below indicate year of manufacture, and the number following them indicates month (1 = January, 2 = February, etc.). So BM6 would be June, 1994. BA = 1983, BB = 1984, BC = 1985, BD = 1986, BE = 1987, BF = 1988, BG = 1989, BH = 1990, BJ = 1991, BKTINY HOUSES
Tiny Houses have become a big thing lately, so the recent editions of the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Residential Edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) added code standards specific tothem in Appendix Q.
WHAT IS THE CODE DEFINITION OF A TINY HOUSE? A Tiny House is “a dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts,” according to the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC AQ102.1) and the residential edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC).. And some of our other articles about Tiny Houses: • What is the code definition of a loftfor a Tiny House?
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STAIRWAY TO A TINY McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT IS THE CODE MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT OF A TINY HOUSE? McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOFT GUARD RAILS IN A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
CAN THE TOTAL AMPS OF ALL THE BREAKERS IN AN ELECTRICAL McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT PLUMBING TRAPS ARE ILLEGAL BY CODE? Here are six types of plumbing traps that are not approved by the International Residential Code. Here’s the citation: 1) Building Trap - This is a kind of “whole house trap” that is on the final line out to the sewer. It dates back to the time before individual traps were required for each plumbing fixture, and has been prohibited by the building code for many years. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANELS McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHY IS THERE NO MAIN SHUT-OFF BREAKER IN MY ELECTRIC PANEL? So the inside panel is technically a subpanel and does not have a main breaker. 2) The National Electrical Code (NEC) allows it to take shutting off up to six breakers in the main service panel to turn off all power. This main breaker exception has been in the code since 1933 and there was a period in the mid-twentieth century when a type of HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A CUTLER-HAMMER ELECTRICAL How do I determine the age of a Cutler-Hammer electrical panel? Cutler-Hammer load centers use a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for thedecade.
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the DO ALL MOBILE HOMES HAVE FORMALDEHYDE? Saturday, March 14, 2020. Both mobile homes and site-built homes have construction materials that contain formaldehyde, and both off-gas the formaldehyde during the first few months after placement. But, because a site-built home can take six months to a year from start to move-in day, much of the off-gassing has occurred while the home is HOW CAN I TELL WHAT TYPE OF PLUMBING PIPE I HAVE? PB (polybutylene) - Polybutylene is a flexible plastic pipe that is usually gray, but can also be blue or black, with copper crimped rings securing the pipe at connections. It is usually stamped with the marking “PB2110.”. The two photos below show examples of PB pipe. In the second example, the pipe has been painted over, but the copper HOW MUCH CAN YOU NOTCH A ROOF RAFTER FOR THE SEAT AND HEEL The two International Residential Code (IRC) standards that apply to cutting a birdsmouth in a roof rafter are: 1) "Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the depth of the member" (IRC R502.8.1). That would be a max of 1-3/8” for CAN I USE A FLEXIBLE DUCT FOR MY RANGE HOOD? Can I use a flexible duct for my range hood? Saturday, January 2, 2021. A flexible duct is not approved by code or manufacturer’s installation manuals. The International Residential Code (IRC-M1503.1) states “the duct serving the hood shall have a smooth interior surface.”. Both flexible and semi-rigid ducts have a corrugatedinterior.
HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A GE ELECTRICAL PANEL? GE load centers have an eight-digit serial number of two letters followed by six numbers, and the second letter indicates the year of manufacture, based on a repeating 12-year cycle. The serial number is usually located on a small sticker on, or near, the wiring diagram on the inside of the panel door. A = 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977. CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then WHAT IS CODE FOR DRYER VENTS? What is code for dryer vents? Saturday, April 4, 2020. Dryer venting systems are covered in the International Residential Code (IRC) at M1502 - Clothes Dryer Exhaust. Here’s a summary of the requirements: • Dryers must be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (IRC M1502.1). • Dryer exhaust systems must beindependent
WHAT ARE THE POOL SAFETY BARRIER REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA? The Residential Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515 of Florida Statutes, requires a safety barrier around any new residential pool more than 24 inches deep. There are four different ways to achieve an approved barrier: 1) An approved safety pool cover. 2) A barrier/fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no openings that would allow a small child to climb the HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A CUTLER-HAMMER ELECTRICAL How do I determine the age of a Cutler-Hammer electrical panel? Cutler-Hammer load centers use a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for thedecade.
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the DO ALL MOBILE HOMES HAVE FORMALDEHYDE? Saturday, March 14, 2020. Both mobile homes and site-built homes have construction materials that contain formaldehyde, and both off-gas the formaldehyde during the first few months after placement. But, because a site-built home can take six months to a year from start to move-in day, much of the off-gassing has occurred while the home is HOW MUCH CAN YOU NOTCH A ROOF RAFTER FOR THE SEAT AND HEEL The two International Residential Code (IRC) standards that apply to cutting a birdsmouth in a roof rafter are: 1) "Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the depth of the member" (IRC R502.8.1). That would be a max of 1-3/8” for HOW CAN I TELL WHAT TYPE OF PLUMBING PIPE I HAVE? PB (polybutylene) - Polybutylene is a flexible plastic pipe that is usually gray, but can also be blue or black, with copper crimped rings securing the pipe at connections. It is usually stamped with the marking “PB2110.”. The two photos below show examples of PB pipe. In the second example, the pipe has been painted over, but the copper CAN I USE A FLEXIBLE DUCT FOR MY RANGE HOOD? Can I use a flexible duct for my range hood? Saturday, January 2, 2021. A flexible duct is not approved by code or manufacturer’s installation manuals. The International Residential Code (IRC-M1503.1) states “the duct serving the hood shall have a smooth interior surface.”. Both flexible and semi-rigid ducts have a corrugatedinterior.
HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A GE ELECTRICAL PANEL? GE load centers have an eight-digit serial number of two letters followed by six numbers, and the second letter indicates the year of manufacture, based on a repeating 12-year cycle. The serial number is usually located on a small sticker on, or near, the wiring diagram on the inside of the panel door. A = 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977. CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then WHAT IS CODE FOR DRYER VENTS? What is code for dryer vents? Saturday, April 4, 2020. Dryer venting systems are covered in the International Residential Code (IRC) at M1502 - Clothes Dryer Exhaust. Here’s a summary of the requirements: • Dryers must be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (IRC M1502.1). • Dryer exhaust systems must beindependent
WHAT ARE THE POOL SAFETY BARRIER REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA? The Residential Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515 of Florida Statutes, requires a safety barrier around any new residential pool more than 24 inches deep. There are four different ways to achieve an approved barrier: 1) An approved safety pool cover. 2) A barrier/fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no openings that would allow a small child to climb theTINY HOUSES
Tiny Houses have become a big thing lately, so the recent editions of the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Residential Edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) added code standards specific tothem in Appendix Q.
WHAT IS THE CODE DEFINITION OF A TINY HOUSE? A Tiny House is “a dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts,” according to the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC AQ102.1) and the residential edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC).. And some of our other articles about Tiny Houses: • What is the code definition of a loftfor a Tiny House?
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOFT GUARD RAILS IN A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STAIRWAY TO A TINY McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
I REPLACED A DEAD GFCI AND THE NEW ONE DOESN’T WORK. WHAT A GFCI-receptacle right out of the box is tripped, and will not reset and function until it is wired correctly and the power turned back on. The reset button won't work and the receptacle remains dead, even though the wiring to it is live. You need to connect the black (hot) wires to the brass screws and white (neutral) wires to the silverscrews.
WHAT IS THE CODE MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT OF A TINY HOUSE? McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANELS McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
DOES EVERY RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A KITCHEN HAVE TO BE GFCI? For buildings other than dwellings, all receptacles in a kitchen must be GFCI-protected . So wall receptacles in a residential kitchen are not required to be GFCI, but there is one exception: any receptacle that is within 6-feet of a sink, even if notserving a
HOW DO I FIND WHERE THE FIRST RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A It is not uncommon for one of the outlets in the cirucit to be in a different room from the rest. If you chose correctly, all the others will be dead. If you picked the wrong one, turn the breaker back to off, put the original outlet back in, and try another one. Repeat the process until you locate the first receptacle in the circuit. HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A CUTLER-HAMMER ELECTRICAL How do I determine the age of a Cutler-Hammer electrical panel? Cutler-Hammer load centers use a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for thedecade.
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the DO ALL MOBILE HOMES HAVE FORMALDEHYDE? Saturday, March 14, 2020. Both mobile homes and site-built homes have construction materials that contain formaldehyde, and both off-gas the formaldehyde during the first few months after placement. But, because a site-built home can take six months to a year from start to move-in day, much of the off-gassing has occurred while the home is HOW CAN I TELL WHAT TYPE OF PLUMBING PIPE I HAVE? PB (polybutylene) - Polybutylene is a flexible plastic pipe that is usually gray, but can also be blue or black, with copper crimped rings securing the pipe at connections. It is usually stamped with the marking “PB2110.”. The two photos below show examples of PB pipe. In the second example, the pipe has been painted over, but the copper HOW MUCH CAN YOU NOTCH A ROOF RAFTER FOR THE SEAT AND HEEL The two International Residential Code (IRC) standards that apply to cutting a birdsmouth in a roof rafter are: 1) "Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the depth of the member" (IRC R502.8.1). That would be a max of 1-3/8” for CAN I USE A FLEXIBLE DUCT FOR MY RANGE HOOD? Can I use a flexible duct for my range hood? Saturday, January 2, 2021. A flexible duct is not approved by code or manufacturer’s installation manuals. The International Residential Code (IRC-M1503.1) states “the duct serving the hood shall have a smooth interior surface.”. Both flexible and semi-rigid ducts have a corrugatedinterior.
HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A GE ELECTRICAL PANEL? GE load centers have an eight-digit serial number of two letters followed by six numbers, and the second letter indicates the year of manufacture, based on a repeating 12-year cycle. The serial number is usually located on a small sticker on, or near, the wiring diagram on the inside of the panel door. A = 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977. CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then WHAT IS CODE FOR DRYER VENTS? What is code for dryer vents? Saturday, April 4, 2020. Dryer venting systems are covered in the International Residential Code (IRC) at M1502 - Clothes Dryer Exhaust. Here’s a summary of the requirements: • Dryers must be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (IRC M1502.1). • Dryer exhaust systems must beindependent
WHAT ARE THE POOL SAFETY BARRIER REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA? The Residential Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515 of Florida Statutes, requires a safety barrier around any new residential pool more than 24 inches deep. There are four different ways to achieve an approved barrier: 1) An approved safety pool cover. 2) A barrier/fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no openings that would allow a small child to climb the HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A CUTLER-HAMMER ELECTRICAL How do I determine the age of a Cutler-Hammer electrical panel? Cutler-Hammer load centers use a five-digit date code that’s at the bottom of the data sticker inside the box at the side. First digit identifies which plant manufactured it, second digit is the year, third and fourth digits are the week, and last digit is a code for thedecade.
CAN AN AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE CONNECT TO A Friday, May 7, 2021. Terminating the condensate piping from an a/c system to the house drain piping under a sink is definitley allowed, but rarely done here in Florida. It is important to remember that the connection must be made before (above) the trap. If it is made on the trap arm—which is after the trap, as in the photo above—then the DO ALL MOBILE HOMES HAVE FORMALDEHYDE? Saturday, March 14, 2020. Both mobile homes and site-built homes have construction materials that contain formaldehyde, and both off-gas the formaldehyde during the first few months after placement. But, because a site-built home can take six months to a year from start to move-in day, much of the off-gassing has occurred while the home is HOW CAN I TELL WHAT TYPE OF PLUMBING PIPE I HAVE? PB (polybutylene) - Polybutylene is a flexible plastic pipe that is usually gray, but can also be blue or black, with copper crimped rings securing the pipe at connections. It is usually stamped with the marking “PB2110.”. The two photos below show examples of PB pipe. In the second example, the pipe has been painted over, but the copper HOW MUCH CAN YOU NOTCH A ROOF RAFTER FOR THE SEAT AND HEEL The two International Residential Code (IRC) standards that apply to cutting a birdsmouth in a roof rafter are: 1) "Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed one-fourth the depth of the member" (IRC R502.8.1). That would be a max of 1-3/8” for CAN I USE A FLEXIBLE DUCT FOR MY RANGE HOOD? Can I use a flexible duct for my range hood? Saturday, January 2, 2021. A flexible duct is not approved by code or manufacturer’s installation manuals. The International Residential Code (IRC-M1503.1) states “the duct serving the hood shall have a smooth interior surface.”. Both flexible and semi-rigid ducts have a corrugatedinterior.
HOW DO I DETERMINE THE AGE OF A GE ELECTRICAL PANEL? GE load centers have an eight-digit serial number of two letters followed by six numbers, and the second letter indicates the year of manufacture, based on a repeating 12-year cycle. The serial number is usually located on a small sticker on, or near, the wiring diagram on the inside of the panel door. A = 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977. CAN YOU VENT A CLOTHES DRYER INTO THE ATTIC? Can you vent a clothes dryer into the attic? Monday, January 11, 2021. Building codes require that dryer “exhaust ducts shall termite to the outside of the building,” and for two good reasons. First, dryer exhaust air is loaded with moisture. When you think the about the weight of a load of towels when they come out of the washer, and then WHAT IS CODE FOR DRYER VENTS? What is code for dryer vents? Saturday, April 4, 2020. Dryer venting systems are covered in the International Residential Code (IRC) at M1502 - Clothes Dryer Exhaust. Here’s a summary of the requirements: • Dryers must be exhausted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions (IRC M1502.1). • Dryer exhaust systems must beindependent
WHAT ARE THE POOL SAFETY BARRIER REQUIREMENTS FOR FLORIDA? The Residential Pool Safety Act, Chapter 515 of Florida Statutes, requires a safety barrier around any new residential pool more than 24 inches deep. There are four different ways to achieve an approved barrier: 1) An approved safety pool cover. 2) A barrier/fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high on the outside, with no openings that would allow a small child to climb theTINY HOUSES
Tiny Houses have become a big thing lately, so the recent editions of the International Residential Code (IRC) and the Residential Edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) added code standards specific tothem in Appendix Q.
WHAT IS THE CODE DEFINITION OF A TINY HOUSE? A Tiny House is “a dwelling that is 400 square feet or less in floor area excluding lofts,” according to the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC AQ102.1) and the residential edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC).. And some of our other articles about Tiny Houses: • What is the code definition of a loftfor a Tiny House?
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOFT GUARD RAILS IN A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR A STAIRWAY TO A TINY McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
I REPLACED A DEAD GFCI AND THE NEW ONE DOESN’T WORK. WHAT A GFCI-receptacle right out of the box is tripped, and will not reset and function until it is wired correctly and the power turned back on. The reset button won't work and the receptacle remains dead, even though the wiring to it is live. You need to connect the black (hot) wires to the brass screws and white (neutral) wires to the silverscrews.
WHAT IS THE CODE MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT OF A TINY HOUSE? McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
WHAT ARE THE CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE FROM A McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ABOUT ELECTRICAL PANELS McGarry and Madsen Inspection. 16822 SE 92nd Danna Avenue, The Villages, FL 32162. www.thevillagesbestinspector.com • Comments or questions to mcgarryandmadsen@mac.com. While we hope you find this series of articles about home inspection helpful, they should not be considered an alternative to an actual home inspection by a localinspector.
DOES EVERY RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A KITCHEN HAVE TO BE GFCI? For buildings other than dwellings, all receptacles in a kitchen must be GFCI-protected . So wall receptacles in a residential kitchen are not required to be GFCI, but there is one exception: any receptacle that is within 6-feet of a sink, even if notserving a
HOW DO I FIND WHERE THE FIRST RECEPTACLE OUTLET IN A It is not uncommon for one of the outlets in the cirucit to be in a different room from the rest. If you chose correctly, all the others will be dead. If you picked the wrong one, turn the breaker back to off, put the original outlet back in, and try another one. Repeat the process until you locate the first receptacle in the circuit.MENU
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ARE H-CLIPS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING CODE FOR ROOF SHEATHING? Wednesday, June 13, 2018WHAT H-CLIPS DO
H-clips provide additional stiffness between bearing points for the unsupported edges of wood panel (plywood or OSB) roof sheathing, along with the necessary 1/8” gap for expansion, as shown below illustrated on a bag of Simpson H-clips. Some older H-clips do not provide a built-in gap. NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED BUT A GOOD IDEA Most builders install them, but they are not automatically required for all applications. The International Residential Code (IRC) and the Residential Edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) both refer to Table R503.2.1.1(1) of the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide for specs. H-clips are referred to in the APA Guide as “edge support." For the most common roof sheathing in our area, which is 1/2” nominal (7/16” actual) sheathing over trusses or rafters at 24” on center, there is no requirement for H-clips. The APA table has a span rating for the sheathing installed with, or without, H-clips, and the span rating is the same both ways. A low slope roof (below 2/12 pitch) at the same span is an exception, however, and an H-clip is specified. H-clips are also necessary for other wood panel thickness and span combinations. One or two H-clips will often allow a longer span between roof trusses/rafters. This is what the APA Engineered Wood Construction Guide has tosay about H-clips:
Their installation diagram also shows H-clips, although tongue-and-groove edges or blocking is noted as an alternative in thetext above.
IF THE H-CLIPS ARE MISSING If H-clips are missing when you are walking on a roof, it is often discernible by the slight flexing when you step on an unsupported plywood edge. Also, H-clips reduce any buckling of those edges over time, so they are a good idea even if not always required. But, if your roof surface is sagging between trusses, lack of H-clips is only one potential culprit. Visit our blog post _WHY IS MY ROOF SHEATHING SAGGING BETWEEN THE TRUSSES?_ for other possible causes. DIAGNOSING OTHER ROOF PROBLEMS Also, see our blog posts _WHAT CAUSES A SAGGING ROOF RIDGE LINE?_ and _WHAT CAUSES A LUMP OR DIP IN THE ROOF?_and
_WHAT'S THE AVERAGE LIFESPAN OF A ROOF?_ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • To learn more about roofs and attics, see these other blog posts: • WHEN DID FLORIDA START REQUIRING RE-NAILING OF ROOF DECK SHEATHING FOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT? • HOW CAN I INSPECT MY ROOF FOR HURRICANE DAMAGE? • WHEN WERE STAPLES BANNED FOR ROOF SHEATHING ATTACHMENT INFLORIDA?
• HOW CAN I TELL IF A ROOF HAS MORE THAN ONE LAYER OF SHINGLES? • WHAT ARE THE COMMON PROBLEMS WITH ATTIC INSULATION? • WHAT IS THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF AN ASBESTOS CEMENT SHINGLE ROOF? • WHAT'S THE AVERAGE LIFESPAN OF A ROOF? • WHY IS IT A MISTAKE TO REPLACE A ROOF AND NOT REPLACE ITSFLASHINGS?
• WHY IS THERE NO ATTIC ACCESS HATCH IN THE HOUSE? • WHAT IS THE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENT FOR AN ATTIC ACCESS HATCH,SCUTTLE, OR DOOR?
• DOES A ROOF WITH MULTIPLE LAYERS OF SHINGLES LAST LONGER? • WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT ROOF LEAKS? • ARE ROOF TRUSSES BETTER THAN ROOF RAFTERS (STICK FRAMING)? • WHY IS A POPPED NAIL IN A SHINGLE ROOF A PROBLEM? HOW DO I FIX IT? • WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WITH WOOD ROOF TRUSSES? • WHAT CAUSES A LUMP OR DIP IN THE ROOF? • IF MY ROOF IS NOT LEAKING, WHY DOES IT NEED TO BE REPLACED? • HOW CAN I BE SURE MY ROOFING CONTRACTOR GOT A PERMIT? • HOW MANY LAYERS OF ROOFING ARE ALLOWED ON A HOME? • SHOULD I BUY A HOUSE WITH AN OLD ROOF? • WHAT ARE THOSE METAL BOXES ON THE ROOF? • WHAT DOES "LACK OF TAB ADHESION" IN AN ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF MEAN? • WHY DO ROOF EDGES START LEAKING? • WHY DO MY DORMER WINDOWS LEAK? • DO HOME INSPECTORS GO ON THE ROOF? DO THEY GET IN THE ATTIC? • SHOULD I PUT GUTTERS ON THE HOUSE? • HOW MUCH OF A ROOF TRUSS CAN I CUT OUT TO MAKE A STORAGE PLATFORMIN THE ATTIC?
• WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN "ARCHITECTURAL" AND A REGULARSHINGLE ROOF?
• WHAT DOES A HOME INSPECTOR LOOK FOR WHEN EXAMINING A ROOF? • DO STAINS ON THE CEILING MEAN THE ROOF IS LEAKING? • HOW CAN I TELL IF THE HOUSE NEEDS A NEW ROOF? • WHY DOES MY HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE WANT A ROOF INSPECTION? • WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS TO AVOID WHEN GOING INTO AN ATTIC? Visit our ROOF AND ATTICpage
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