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
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Mechanical Rough-In Inspection.
Here's a summary of each IRC section followed by common reasons a municipal inspector might fail an inspection based on documented mistakes.
by Murray Wennerlund published 9/16/2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Insulation and Sealing Inspection.
By identifying these potential failures, builders and inspectors can ensure proper installation and sealing to optimize energy efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort.
by Murray Wennerlund published 9/15/2024 updated 9-26-2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Framing Inspection.
Here are a few issues that your local inspector could find that could cause your residential framing to fail inspection, citing the relevant code sections.
by Murray Wennerlund published 9/10/2024 updated 10-27-2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Electrical Inspection.
Heres a breakdown of common reasons a residential electrical inspection may fail along with some relevant codes from the NEC and IRC.
by Murray Wennerlund published 9/9/2024 updated 9-16-2024
How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Foundation Inspection
Foundation Inspections: Building a safe and habitable residential home for a family is your top priority.
by Murray Wennerlund published 8/26/2024 updated 9-29-2024