Residential Building Code Violations (Part 2)

[@StacyForest738]

We are building a house, I'm taking notes as you point them out.

[@PPG1967]

I got you...I appreciate your feedback.

[@Sparkeycarp]

Awesome new code updates. I subd. I am an electrical contractor in Southern California.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate you watching!!

[@tdall4936]

Good job man teach me a lot as a contractor

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback, and thanks for watching!!

[@laureanoballestas811]

Appreciate it sir

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate you watching!!

[@cocodeereporting-ghislaine8567]

I'm in Georgia and my husband is a home renovator. We watch your videos together. They are super informative! Keep up the great work.

[@PPG1967]

Thank you! Will do!...I appreciate your support.

[@bobrebera494]

The 2000 edition of the International Residential Code was the first and only time the ladder effect was prohibited. It stated: R316.2 Guard opening limitations. Required guards on open sides of stairways, raised floor areas, balconies, and porches shall have intermediate rails or ornamental closures that do not allow passage of a sphere 4-in (102mm) in diameter. Required guards shall not be constructed with horizontal rails or other ornamental pattern that results in a ladder effect. This was quickly removed in the 2001 edition (one code cycle) and never returned in any subsequent editions. Building codes are always changing, as more information and research is provided. The International Code Council performed extensive research and found there was no evidence that climbable guards posed any additional risk to small children. This code requirement was removed over 20 years ago and yet home inspectors still write these up as safety issues. I took this from an article and if you are an home inspector keep calling this out. Always check with your local code officials

[@PPG1967]

Ok, thanks for commenting.

[@coreyfranco7060]

Yes, codes always changing as people are catching bribes, yes

[@Coachglue]

These videos are absolute gold! Please keep ‘em coming!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@PPG1967]

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[@shaffer4220]

I’m a homeowner & I’m tired of contractors. Live in CA had a new replacement HVAC carrier infinity installed with new ducting. I requested permits during negotiations they said no problem. Unit installed and two months pass no inspections. I called to get that going. I noticed B-vent was tight against Return ducting. I asked to get fixed. They sent two guys and the repair was to remove insulation on duct. I kicked these guys out called owner. He came down said his guys would fix. The new guys came down and pulled/tweaked vent pipe away as much as possible plus put metal between B-vent and duct. I complained. Asked for inspection. CA finally sent “virtual” inspector! The contractor pointed iphone so the code violation would not be seen. I drive to County and complained! They will redo inspection.....stay tuned, angry homeowner. PS: The return 18” duct was NOT sealed behind backside. Virtual inspection only relied on trust of contractor saying they sealed it. Gas Carbon monoxide filled into house from HWH at times. I fixed! I won’t let this go till it gets fixed. So tell me: Getting a permit is a fancy way of pushing off a homeowner without calling inspection?

[@PPG1967]

Pulling a permit provides a record for the city or county that something has changed from your original plans. It for the safety of the homeowner, the contractor provides the necessary documents when pulling the permit, so you know that they are certified, registered, with the correct amount of liability insurance. With that permit you should also receive timely building inspections to insure everything is up to code.

[@coreyfranco7060]

Dont pay until after inspection lol. But how did you get CO gas in the house from an unsealed air duct?

[@77brasileiro]

Thank you for this

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate you watching!!

[@gabrielyoung2724]

I rarely subscribe, but am going to subscribe because you are doing a great job and want to see your channel grow. It would be awesome if you listed some of the references in the description with the time in the video it is shown. You could honestly end up teaching people how to build a home simply by your code violation approach. It's really good.

[@PPG1967]

A lot goes into these videos. I appreciate your feedback and I'll definitely consider listing the code sections in the description.

[@mrtraylor3]

I agree this is a must subscribe, I’m in California but this super valuable information…

[@bartmormino907]

I see many code inspector's not asking for that and I write it up all the time as a home inspector.

[@PPG1967]

Keep up the good work....I appreciate you watching!!

[@JohnQPublic345]

im a 30-year mechanical contractor, and even I see most of those carpentry violations. I also noticed NO nail plates for electrical/plumbing

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback, and thanks for watching.

[@CEngineering-pv8uw]

Good videos! Thank you for including the referenced Code and edition, many similar videos do not specify referenced codes.

[@PPG1967]

I'm glad it was helpful!...I appreciate you watching.

[@bekzatbekzat8496]

Thank you sir, this videos so interesting. 👍

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching!!

[@eddiejohnhurst1]

Love these vids man thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@PPG1967]

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

[@absolutegtr]

Love your channel man! I do a lot of remodeling and renovations of homes that I purchase. I do my absolute best to get knowledge on all codes and requirements to put out the safest work I can. So I appreciate all your videos!

[@PPG1967]

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

[@TheWiringService]

Hi my friend, wonderful videos. I am in Memphis Tn, not as if that matters , but we have issues with plumbing/ hvac installers installing a hvac condensation drain correctly. 1. To washer box drains, or 2. Tub drains, 3. Sink drains and even installing French drains correctly. I have found showing violation videos help them remember. Thanks so much for being extremely through.

[@PPG1967]

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

[@edwardpersaud6218]

Thanks for all these information

[@PPG1967]

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

[@lightningstriker8013]

Do you have any recommendations for someone getting in the field of residential inspection and rental inspections. I’ve been a carpenter for 10 years. 😮

[@PPG1967]

Sure, I got with a competent home inspector when I first got started. I shadowed him for about a year, then got certified and started doing my own thing.

[@mendingo99]

Can you explain what you mean by "sealed" please?

[@PPG1967]

You referring to a concealed chase??

[@coreyfranco7060]

Horizontal railings? Where is that in the irc?

[@PPG1967]

It's not in the code book. It's a bad construction practice.

[@coreyfranco7060]

@@PPG1967 I agree that it could be da0ngerous but you should clarify that its not a violation in the video because most people will just assume that lol

[@bartmormino907]

Are you calling that a fire stop?

[@PPG1967]

Calling what a fire stop?

[@bartmormino907]

The blocking at the duct at the attic.

[@PPG1967]

No, I think you are referring to the concealed chases that the flex duct ran through. All concealed chases must be sealed at the top & bottom.

[@JJones-dm7zy]

Interesting video. Thank you.

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching!!

[@bjmack1537]

New to your channel. Great information. What can be done about over driven nails?

[@PPG1967]

So, just have the framer add a nail next to the overdriven nail.

[@sku32956]

The windows are flashed in wrong all lot on houses then presto rotten window framing just a few years out.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your comment.

[@samysalvador666]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching!!

[@tobieebonics4193]

Great video

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching!!

[@victormancilla8052]

Great videos interested in learning more about them

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching...let me know what you're interested in.

[@mauroaparicio1855]

Who's responsible for the code violation

[@PPG1967]

The contractor, the person who created the violation. He or she must correct it.

[@jmac213stuff]

At about the Horizontal railing. It's a bad Idea but has been omitted from code since 2003. The 2000 IRC, section 316, specifically says "no ladder type railing". This Has been long gone and hence The Feeney Cable Rail system was born. ( I was like that doesn't meet code, at first) People want that modern look, and cable rails are ones people turn to now a days. SMA offers FREE digital copies of the older books, "the visual interstation of the IRC stair code". If you see page 10 of the 2000 edition, this code is listed. The 2003 Editions, the entire sections has been removed. "Never use horizontal railing". I appreciate your knowledge and advise PPG, But here in California, this is old news and everyone is using cable railing. A common place for horizontal railing for children, is acrylic panel attached to the front. Some people go for glass altogether if they have to have that view (coastal areas). Great series, keep 'em coming.

[@PPG1967]

What code year are you using?

[@jmac213stuff]

@@PPG1967 I'm in California, we use an amended IRC 2018, which is the City Los Angeles 2019 Residential code. I did check the 2015 IRC and still found nothing on the prohibition of ladder type railing. Again, the lastime I;ve seen that wording was in the 2000 IRC.

[@PPG1967]

It's allowed, it's just a poor construction practice at times.

[@joecoco908]

@@PPG1967 It's not "poor construction practice". That is your personal opinion, which is not backed by code. These types of railings, including feeney cable is some of the most popular railing systems today. Stick to the code.

[@coreyfranco7060]

@@joecoco908 it is just logical that it could be very dangerous for a 3-5 year old. After all he is the AHJ and could fail the inspection without any reason if he wanted to lol. Then youd have to appeal to the state...

[@berkley9437]

I totally agree about the stairs with no handrail. I saw a video on KZbin of this lady touring her brand new house. All the drywall up but no handrail for the stairs, crazy. Nothing for her to hold onto if she slipped.

[@PPG1967]

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

[@ziggyd3114]

Why do half these sites look like they’re already water/mold damaged?

[@PPG1967]

Lol..That's all you got out of this video?

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your comment.

[@harolddouglas4057]

What is the solution for not allowing horizontal railing? Just saw Perkins Builder Buddies doing that.

[@PPG1967]

Code allows it, it's just not a good practice. If you have a deck high off the ground and you have kids, it's a bad combination.

[@PPG1967]

Vertical pickets or balusters.

[@maeluu7937]

@@PPG1967 The railing/fencing company my friend works for will only install horizontal stacked railing like that for sidewalks and other things at grade level, and only up to like 40 inches in total height, if it's off the ground or taller than 40 inches they will only do vertical pickets/spindles/balusters for safety and liability reasons.

[@denali9449]

@@PPG1967 So is putting a chair or couch next to a guard which is part of the reason why the "ladder effect" was removed in the '03 code cycle.

[@wilsonfineart]

Can the background music. It's hard to hear your wise words over it.

[@PPG1967]

Ok, I appreciate your feedback.

[@macgyver03ga]

It’s my understanding that the ~5 SF egress requirement is actually so a firefighter with a tank on their back can fit through the window opening.

[@PPG1967]

"egress window"...the definition of egress is - the action of going out or leaving a place. It's so people can get out in case of an emergency.

[@macgyver03ga]

@@PPG1967 correct. I guess I should have worded my response differently. I was referring to how they derived the ~5 SF size. It was based on a firefighter with a tank on their back.

[@PPG1967]

Oh ok, I didn't know that... thank you!!

[@denali9449]

In the 30-some years I taught as an ICBO, BOCA and ICC instructor and sat on the IRC Code Development Committee we tried put some truth to this statement. We were never able to determine the validity of this rumor. Best we could tell was that it originated with CAL FIRE in the 80's. Makes for a great story, kind of like Brent Snyder's tale of how the minimum toilet stall width of 30" was established.

[@coreyfranco7060]

@@denali9449 the guy writing the code was a toilet stall dealer and had a surplus of 30" doors, thats how...

[@stevenb.5446]

I am getting ready to order concrete for 20 footings to shore up floor joists in a crawlspace. Each footing will be 2'x2' and 1' deep. The soil is more sandy than it is topsoil. I've tamped it down as much as possible due to lack of overhead clearances. What height should the rebar be placed at? I've seen it placed in the lower portion of the form and in the upper portion of the form. I found some rebar chairs at the local home improvement store and they elevate the rebar about 3". Should that suffice?

[@PPG1967]

#4, 3" to 4" from the bottom should do it.

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching!!

[@nathanthomas4777]

Great video. Just curious are they going to have to put in bigger windows…?

[@PPG1967]

Lol..yep or a window with at least a 5 sq. ft. opening.

[@PPG1967]

Thanks for watching!!

[@HearthingTV]

This is really scary to me as a future solo home builder. The fact that early mistakes in construction can be missed and need to be completely redone upon the final inspection. How can I make sure that when I submit my building plans for the permit that everything in there meets code? I really want to avoid something like this happening and it's honestly making me apprehensive about the whole process. Talking about windows not meeting the correct size or location, stairs needing to be fixed, etc.

[@PPG1967]

So, the engineered plans typically get reviewed by a plans examiner. However, sometimes things get missed at that stage. It's best to educate yourself on all stages of residential construction or hire a private inspector to oversee the build.

[@ericmeadows367]

Great video, just subscribed to your channel. Have a question about storage room built on back of house on new construction. Can the exterior door to storage room be outswinging and do you need the 3 foot landing pad outside of that door?

[@PPG1967]

Why would you have it swinging outward?

[@PPG1967]

Either way you need a landing pad.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate your feedback.. thanks for watching!!

[@ericmeadows367]

@@PPG1967 To give homeowner more room to store items behind the door since it is a very small storage room

[@lisasievers8059]

It's all cool that you tell of all the violations. How about you say what YOU - what CODE - wants to see done????!!! Because sadly EVERY single inspector says something different. JUST like some inspector allowing that less than code window to stay there during rough in!!?? UGH!

[@PPG1967]

So, that window was probably missed on the rough inspection. These videos are based on the International Code Books and the NEC. So, if you use these codes books then these videos are applicable. As far as different Inspectors enforcing or saying different things, that's on the builder. He or she should educate themselves and be familiar with the code books being used in that state. An inspector can't enforce or make you change something if it's not in the code book. If he does, call his boss or the Mayor's Office.

[@alecdeese8925]

Hello, i am trying to become a combination inspector, i am a commercial electrician.. lately i have been studying the NEC and taking a practice test for residential electrical exam on ICC website. i was wondering what study material you used to become a residential inspector yourself… thank you

[@PPG1967]

So, to pass all of your residential certifications everything should be in the IRC. It's not until you start studying for your commercial certifications that other books come into the picture.

[@alecdeese8925]

@@PPG1967 thank you sir

[@johnwhite2576]

6 mil vapor barrier-what a joke !!

[@PPG1967]

Why do you say that??

[@scottchapman9339]

@ppg was there an emergency escape or rescue opening for the basement area, I didn’t see one

[@sz4179]

Music is so annoying!

[@PPG1967]

Ok, I appreciate your feedback.

[@gldmembr6132]

Can you look at some of the DIY’ers KZbin channels and critique their work. I watch some and just laugh at how wrong they are doing their remodel.

[@PPG1967]

So, you want me to comment or critique the videos on someone else's channel?...I'm sorry, but I'm not part of the KZbin Police for posting inaccurate information. However, you could share some of my videos if you think it will help or I'm always available with pictures and code sections. I just try not to post negative comments on other KZbin Channels, because I don't want it done to me. I feel like we're all here to learn from each other, and this is perfect platform for that to happen. I've learned just as much from you guys as you've learned from me. I love the comments I receive from the videos I post, well the positive ones. Remember, each one, teach one...try to keep your comments positive as you watch other channels.

[@PPG1967]

I appreciate you commenting.

[@PPG1967]

Send me some links, I would love to see what type of videos are being posted.

[@gldmembr6132]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KplJajhK51a5Y. Here’s a good one, probably no permits pulled, or inspection done, you’ll like the 2x12 header missing the jack studs.

[@PPG1967]

Ok, I get it...Wow!!!.... that's a interesting video, to say the least!!

[@mauroaparicio1855]

great video

[@PPG1967]

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