Learn How to do a Residential Plumbing Final Inspection

[@sa-nn1ny]

This is the most informative construction channel on youtube (it is REAL WORLD BASED). How does it not have 500,000 -plus subscriptions?

[@PPG1967]

Wow!!...I appreciate you saying that. I'm trying to get it there, it's taking a lot longer than I thought.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback, and thanks for watching!!

[@victorlopez9530]

I have a 1940s house and it's apparent that the previous owners did a lot of DIYing. I was looking for info on the proper way to install a dishwasher drain, with a double sink and a garbage disposal. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@PPG1967]

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[@jimlopez8197]

I’d love to see what you look for in rough pluming as well as underground or in the slab plumbing.

[@PPG1967]

Will do..

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching!!

[@larrycraft3901]

Didn't check temps, fixture clearances, didn't turn shower of the tub/shower on to make sure that's not leaking. Inline mixing valves not allowed on showers, verify handheld is a112.18.1 compliant, is tub caulked to floor.

[@PPG1967]

So, what Plumbing Code Book are you referencing??...my videos are based on the 2018 IPC.

[@larrycraft3901]

@@PPG1967 ipc doesn't cover residential. You would need the irc

[@capefearcapt4679]

Good catch with the air gap.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your comment.

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

Nice through video. The addition of the graphics really helped me to see what you were talking about.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback...thanks for watching!!

[@Roy-ij1wq]

At 4:45 in the video did you say to "seal and caulk" at the base of the toilet? If so, where do you find this in the code? If the toilet is caulked, wouldn't this damage the floor and cause a leak below the toilet if the wax seal fails?

[@PPG1967]

If you're familiar with the 2018 IRC or IPC, it's under Plumbing Fixtures, Installation section.

[@PPG1967]

It states, when fixtures come in contact with walls and floors, the contact area shall be watertight.

[@Roy-ij1wq]

@@PPG1967 Doesn't the wax seal make it water tight? If the wax seal fails, water will be trapped between the flange and perimeter of the fixture if it is caulked and sitting on top of a floor that may or may not be waterproof. My bathroom floor is 3/4" tongue and groove oak flooring and it is not waterproof. If the wax seal fails, I want to know about it before the floor is destroyed.

[@PPG1967]

Code states, " when fixtures come in contact with walls and floors, the contact area shall be watertight."

[@patrickreaves8053]

2 straps at the top and bottom 1/3 of the water heaters at each w/h are missing! How was this missed?

[@PPG1967]

What code book are you referencing???....UPC?

[@rogerstoneburner]

Do those runs off the TPR valves have too many 90-degree turns? at 14:25. Also, no copper on those?

[@PPG1967]

So, that CPVC has a higher temperature value. That is a lot of elbows, however it's allowed.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback.

[@rogerstoneburner]

@@PPG1967 great to know, thanks!

[@wsfwsf1497]

No air gap or high loop for the DW?

[@PPG1967]

The drainage hose is attached up high under the counter.

[@dustinphillips8462]

Why didn't you fill the sinks for part of inspection?

[@PPG1967]

So, why would I do that??

[@CharlesBuell]

So a ventless dryer?

[@PPG1967]

This is a Plumbing Final Inspection video. Dryer exhaust duct is on the Mechanical Inspection.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate you watching.

[@wsfwsf1497]

In your area, PVC is allowed for the TPR valve?

[@PPG1967]

Yes sir.

[@Eldon0001]

Where could I find diagrams like this? Is their a special book? Besides it being in the national code books It would really help. Thank you! 3:28

[@PPG1967]

Google

[@PPG1967]

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[@mpsd208]

Question about the T&P relief tubes: The code states that the piping shall discharge in the same room as the water heater. Those two in the video go through the wall. Can you explain the situation here if this was approved and how it differs from the code?

[@PPG1967]

So, what code book are you referencing??

[@mpsd208]

2018 IPC, same as you. 504.6 #2 is what I was referring to. I wasn’t trying to challenge you, I was just asking. I’m fairly new to the inspection game, so I welcome any help and explanation I can get. I looked at the T&P section just before watching this video and I wondered about what I saw vs. what I read. Any clarification you can provide is appreciated. Thank you.

[@jimzimmerman5288]

Terminate at an approved location. That is what is required.

[@vafrog02]

what book you use for electrical and plumbing for diagrams? thanks

[@PPG1967]

The 2018 IPC & 2020 NEC.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate you watching!!

[@wsfwsf1497]

Get an escutcheon flange on that toilet supply. Bug city.

[@PPG1967]

Ok, I appreciate your feedback.

[@jamiefigley]

No bowl test?

[@PPG1967]

What's a bowl test?

[@jamiefigley]

@@PPG1967 a final test that has to be done to satisfy city plumbing inspector. Balloon off stack at the base and at the roof, make sure traps have water and fill the toilet bowl with water to make sure it holds. It’s how you make sure you have a good seal on all fixtures and haven’t driven any drywall screws through your drains. I’ve never gotten away without doing a bowl test, it’s code

[@PPG1967]

Interesting...what code book are you using, and where are you located ??

[@jamiefigley]

Ohio…IPC. It’s just something they always ask for at my final…maybe not described in IPC but I’m not sure of another way to make sure fixtures are air tight. Toilet seal is often an issue. Won’t leak water but sucks air

[@PPG1967]

Interesting, I never stop learning.

[@fnbgo22]

How about clean outs at final ?

[@PPG1967]

Down here in Atlanta we have a sewer lateral (cleanout) inspection. Prior to the Plumbing Final Inspection.

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for commenting.

[@TheFlippinRedhead]

Is a gas test not required a final plumbing inspection in GA?

[@PPG1967]

That's usually conducted on the mechanical rough inspection.

[@jimzimmerman5288]

The shower that you did not turn on is wrong. Supposed to be able to turn the shower on with our the water shooting at you. Check your codes. The door should have been at the left.

[@PPG1967]

So, where is that in the 2018 IRC or 2018 IPC????... I'll wait.

[@PPG1967]

Are you a plumbing contractor?

[@jesuszuniga1501]

I really don’t think that would make sense, code wise. If you turn on the water and it’s hot, you’d have to reach over in the hot water to be able to lower the temperature

[@bigcountry3229]

Hey Bro really love what you're doing, helps people whey more then you know. Would like to talk to you if you can find some time.

[@PPG1967]

Email me [e-mail]. I'll provide you with my contact number.

[@capefearcapt4679]

Reveal around the rodent proofing.

[@PPG1967]

Ok, I don't understand what you're referring too.

[@capefearcapt4679]

@@PPG1967 I spotted a gap or "reveal" around the rodent proofing exclusion devices on the pipes under the sinks.

[@jimzimmerman5288]

PPG, retired building inspector.

[@PPG1967]

Oh ok.