Need a helping hand - David Broome

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Ran into a bit of a problem today, got turned down today on a rough in inspection. Yes I got turned down. We hung a airhandler under a house. Used all the right things, all tread, i bolts, treated lumber. New builing inspector says the unit has to be at least six inches from the ground. I said show it to me, he said he would tomorrow. Did I miss something in the international code changes this year, I can't find it any where. I don't want to pin this guy ears to the wall and he pull out some revision that is so small it would take a telescope to read.


David C. Broome

Waiting with one 24" and one 36" pipe wrench :)

Mark Hunt

New one on me.

But I have never run into a situation where I was that close.

Worst case, dig a hole under it!!!!

Good luck.

Mark H

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Larry_7

Int'l Mech Code

I'm looking at the '96 edition, 304.7. A bit of humility may be in order if using the Mechanical code on this job. Maybe the official will allow a condenser pad or two between the bottom of the equipment and Mother Earth. I learned the hard way here that some officials use CABO for residential. Every code but CABO requires gas shut-offs to be not more than 6 feet from the equipment. CABO requires 4 feet max. (sometimes difficult on a log job)In addition to moving the valve, I nearly had to buy his lunch, too. He almost lured me into a wager. That's something else I learned that day...Never bet an inspector concerning codes.

Good Luck

Larry

Bill_14

Be Careful

and don't get him mad at you.

Bill Russell