Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.
When a duct passes through a second-story floor, across an 18-inch space, and vents into a drywall ceiling below, there are a few critical steps to follow to ensure proper sealing, fireblocking, and structural integrity.
by Murray Wennerlund published 12/20/2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Block and Tie Inspection.
These are some of the most common mistakes that municipal residential building inspectors encounter during inspections. Ensuring compliance with the applicable codes can help avoid these failures and ensure a safe electrical system.
by Murray Wennerlund published 12/18/2024
How to fail your Own Design Criteria Inspections when Build by Design isn't followed.
When undergoing a Design Criteria Build inspection by a municipal inspector, adherence to the building codes is essential to avoid failure. Below are common topics, the associated codes, and reasons an inspector might fail the inspection.
by Murray Wennerlund published 11/30/2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Final Mechanical Inspection.
Inspections focus on the proper installation, operation, and accessibility of equipment, condensate drainage, gas appliance safety, dryer duct marking, equipment protection, refrigerant access port security, kitchen exhaust hood compliance, etc.
by Murray Wennerlund published 11/26/2024
How to Fail Your Municipal Building Inspections: Common Fire Safety Violations.
Common reasons why municipal building inspections fail related to fire safety violations and non-compliance with ICC codes like IBC, IRC, and IFC. Learn key areas inspectors evaluate and tips for ensuring compliance.
by Murray Wennerlund published 11/25/2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Slab Pre-Pour Inspection.
Here are some key points and the most common reasons why residential slab pre-pour fail, according to municipal inspectors:
by Murray Wennerlund published 11/20/2024
Tips for a Successful Final Building Inspection to earn your Certificate of Compliance.
Review inspection points before your final inspection. Verify all mechanical, plumbing, electrical and HVAC are properly installed and functioning. Completing these tasks will help you secure your Certificate of Occupancy quickly.
by Murray Wennerlund published 11/3/2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Abandoned or Derelict Structure Inspection.
Abandoned or Derelict Structure Inspection. Incorporating the detailed International Property Maintenance Code IPMC and International Code Council ICC codes to why your property failed your municipal inspection.
by Murray Wennerlund published 10/28/2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential HVAC Rough-In Inspection.
Summary of Municipality-Level Residential HVAC Rough-In Inspection with Relevant Codes
by Murray Wennerlund published 10/17/2024 updated 10-22-2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Plumbing Final Inspection.
Here are some key points and the most common reasons why residential plumbing inspections fail.
by Murray Wennerlund published 9/18/2024
Why is my mortgage company holding back my disaster insurance claim payout money?
By Murray Wennerlund
The 6-month CDBG-DR Grant Process timer for your state started on 1-21-2025.
By Murray Wennerlund
Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.
By Murray Wennerlund