alp inspections: CSST Gas Lines Must be Bonded !!!
- 06/01/10 10:11 AM
For some reason the Baltimore City code officials are insisting that CSST gas tubing must not be bonded at the service panel. This goes against all of the best information provided by the manufacturers and other interested parties. See this link for more information http://thecuttingedgellc.com/downloads/CSST_Always_Bond.pdf Part of the problem is the confusion about who is responsible, the plumber or the electrician... I am waiting to hear back from the Code officials to see if they are willing to listen to the manufacturers. In the mean time I will continue to call out unbonded CSST gas lines as a potential hazard.
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alp inspections: ASHI Client Bill of Rights
- 06/03/08 10:42 AM
From choosing a neighborhood to hiring a real estate agent to buying the right home, it’s easy for potential homebuyers to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that go into the home-buying process. Who can one trust and what can he or she expect? As a member of ASHI and licensed by the state, my only interest, is the best interest of my clients. Every inspector would do well to serve his or her clients with the following in mind.......
ASHI Client Bill of Rights · To be assured the inspector is objective in his or her reporting and will … (5 comments)
alp inspections: Stove Safety
- 02/20/08 07:26 AM
According to the court-approved agreement, Sears will notify nearly 4 million customers who may have bought stoves between July 2000 and September 2007 that they either can get anti-tip safety brackets installed for free or receive gift cards or reimbursements of up to $100 to qualifying customers. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/02/20/stove.tipover/index.html I write this up all the time. I am amazed that the installers just don't follow the installation instructions. Many times on inspections, I will find the bracket still in its original packaging in a kitchen drawer. I hope that all the people affected opt for the free installation. A gift card won't save … (2 comments)
For some reason the Baltimore City code officials are insisting that CSST gas tubing must not be bonded at the service panel. This goes against all of the best information provided by the manufacturers and other interested parties. See this link for more information http://thecuttingedgellc.com/downloads/CSST_Always_Bond.pdf;)
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