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these are the wrong connectors for this application. The contractor was trying to create a cathedral style ceiling, but didn’t have any rafter thrust protection. These hurricane connectors are only for uplift, but not for rafter thrust.
April 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
these are the wrong connectors for this application. The contractor was trying to create a cathedral style ceiling, but didn’t have any rafter thrust protection. These hurricane connectors are only for uplift, but not for rafter thrust.
this is an accessibility violation after a water closet replacement. Could you comment what the violation is?
April 26, 2025 at 12:32 AM
this is an accessibility violation after a water closet replacement. Could you comment what the violation is?
This is a horrible job by the contractor building these stairs. What violations do you see?
April 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This is a horrible job by the contractor building these stairs. What violations do you see?
What do you do in an existing building when it is time to change all of this equipment?
January 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What do you do in an existing building when it is time to change all of this equipment?
What are the chances that a drywall screw is gonna go right into this PVC pipe?
January 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What are the chances that a drywall screw is gonna go right into this PVC pipe?
When you are there for a plumbing inspection, but find this electrical issue that needs to be corrected.
January 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
When you are there for a plumbing inspection, but find this electrical issue that needs to be corrected.
NM cable otherwise known as Romex has a manufactured date printed on it.
January 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
NM cable otherwise known as Romex has a manufactured date printed on it.
everyone is still trying to figure out what the hell those heavily insulated number 12 wires are that are pigtailed off and go up into every single conduit that goes up into a condominium. What are your thoughts?
January 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
everyone is still trying to figure out what the hell those heavily insulated number 12 wires are that are pigtailed off and go up into every single conduit that goes up into a condominium. What are your thoughts?
While this is still under construction and not completed, this is a look into a gas boiler for hot water baseboard system in a new home with a basement and multiple zones.
January 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
While this is still under construction and not completed, this is a look into a gas boiler for hot water baseboard system in a new home with a basement and multiple zones.
Raising a generator above the Base Flood Elevation as required by FEMA in a flood zone. #FEMA #SFHA #BFE #generator
November 21, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Raising a generator above the Base Flood Elevation as required by FEMA in a flood zone. #FEMA #SFHA #BFE #generator
How to tell when someone has absolutely no clue how to do electrical work. NFPA 70 violations. #nec #electrician #electricalfail #buildingcodes #construction
November 21, 2024 at 10:42 AM
How to tell when someone has absolutely no clue how to do electrical work. NFPA 70 violations. #nec #electrician #electricalfail #buildingcodes #construction
November 21, 2024 at 10:38 AM
In a commercial building, when you see this orange foam, you know that the contractor doesn’t understand the minimum building codes. #codes #codeviolation #firesafety
November 21, 2024 at 10:33 AM
In a commercial building, when you see this orange foam, you know that the contractor doesn’t understand the minimum building codes. #codes #codeviolation #firesafety
A different kind of porch framing?
November 21, 2024 at 10:31 AM
A different kind of porch framing?
R301.1.2 of the IRC explains that the code is based on platform and balloon-frame construction for light-frame buildings, and balloon framing for concrete/masonry. Other systems must ensure force transfer, continuity, and compatible deformations to comply. #IRC #BuildingCodes
November 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM
R301.1.2 of the IRC explains that the code is based on platform and balloon-frame construction for light-frame buildings, and balloon framing for concrete/masonry. Other systems must ensure force transfer, continuity, and compatible deformations to comply. #IRC #BuildingCodes
Code Question:
What depth to the edge can the wires be before a protection plate is required? #NEC #electricalcode #electrician #construction
What depth to the edge can the wires be before a protection plate is required? #NEC #electricalcode #electrician #construction
November 18, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Code Question:
What depth to the edge can the wires be before a protection plate is required? #NEC #electricalcode #electrician #construction
What depth to the edge can the wires be before a protection plate is required? #NEC #electricalcode #electrician #construction
The Hartford Loop is a critical safety feature for steam boilers. Designed to prevent water loss from leaks in return piping, it helps avoid boiler dry-firing, reducing the risk of damage or explosion. A simple yet essential design for safety and efficiency. #BuildingCodes #BoilerSafety
November 18, 2024 at 11:22 AM
The Hartford Loop is a critical safety feature for steam boilers. Designed to prevent water loss from leaks in return piping, it helps avoid boiler dry-firing, reducing the risk of damage or explosion. A simple yet essential design for safety and efficiency. #BuildingCodes #BoilerSafety
10 Years ago in the basement of a university. I wonder if they were replaced with LED units by now...... #construction #emergencylights #safety #electricalcode #buildingcode
November 18, 2024 at 11:16 AM
10 Years ago in the basement of a university. I wonder if they were replaced with LED units by now...... #construction #emergencylights #safety #electricalcode #buildingcode
Would you believe that the contractor was going to pour concrete right up against that back wall that is framed with OSB on this exterior porch? The mason screwed up the foundation and the framer made it worse. This is what happens when you have an incompetent GC in charge.
November 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Would you believe that the contractor was going to pour concrete right up against that back wall that is framed with OSB on this exterior porch? The mason screwed up the foundation and the framer made it worse. This is what happens when you have an incompetent GC in charge.
This tangled mess of wires in an attic is a fire hazard waiting to happen. No junction box, no compliance, and clearly not done by a professional. Safety starts with qualified work. Learn more at TheBuildingCodeForum.com. #ElectricalSafety #BuildingCodes #TBCF #CodeCompliance
November 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM
This tangled mess of wires in an attic is a fire hazard waiting to happen. No junction box, no compliance, and clearly not done by a professional. Safety starts with qualified work. Learn more at TheBuildingCodeForum.com. #ElectricalSafety #BuildingCodes #TBCF #CodeCompliance
DIY gone wrong. How many violations do you see in this DIY project? #nec #electricalviolation #electrician #buildingcodes
November 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM
DIY gone wrong. How many violations do you see in this DIY project? #nec #electricalviolation #electrician #buildingcodes
Do you know the purpose of each one of these circuit breakers? #electrician #buildingcodes #nec #nfpa70
November 18, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Do you know the purpose of each one of these circuit breakers? #electrician #buildingcodes #nec #nfpa70
How incompetent do you think the person was that did this to a temporary power pole on a construction site?
#electricalcode #electricalviolation #dangerous #construction
#electricalcode #electricalviolation #dangerous #construction
November 18, 2024 at 10:56 AM
How incompetent do you think the person was that did this to a temporary power pole on a construction site?
#electricalcode #electricalviolation #dangerous #construction
#electricalcode #electricalviolation #dangerous #construction
When a single-family home gets a major renovation, an engineer must be involved for this non-prescriptive work.
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
November 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM
When a single-family home gets a major renovation, an engineer must be involved for this non-prescriptive work.
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
#buildingcodes #renovation #engineering
What do you think those original birds mouth are cut into the old rafters were for in this retrofit of a 1939 house? Please comment below. #framing #buildingcodes
November 18, 2024 at 10:51 AM
What do you think those original birds mouth are cut into the old rafters were for in this retrofit of a 1939 house? Please comment below. #framing #buildingcodes