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A follow up........

Bruce_6
Bruce_6 Member Posts: 67
in THE MAIN WALL
the water heater issue last week that was installed between the kitchen ceiling and attic.....

Well it passed inspection today!

I don't know what to say, or who to contact, as the inspector that inspected the unit, is the man in charge!

I guess I can send him a copy of the national fuel gas code, but I don't think it will help, because it is not used or enforced here! they go by the UPC, and the UPC doesn't specifically state anything about this particular location, or being illegal.

I will probably still give him a copy of the page from the book, but think I am just barking at the moon on this one!

what do you do??

maybe its time to move on!!??

Comments

  • Tony_8
    Tony_8 Member Posts: 608
    It's on his head now

    Keep doing what you know is right, it'll come around eventually.
  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    What code

    is used in your area?

    Is it possible that the original heater was installed previously to a code being adopted and the inspector used "existing condition" to OK it?

    Even in Ma. things do not have to be brought up to code in a renovation if it is not a health hazard. This can put quite a burden on an inspector when he finds something borderline and repairing it could have a large financial impact.

    Dangerous situations must always be repaired/replaced.
  • Duncan_9
    Duncan_9 Member Posts: 33
    Reasons for codes

    Hey Mr. Smith, just because someone's an inspector, it doesn't mean they are knowledgable about all aspects of things mechanical.

    Too often, it's who they know, not what they know.

    Anyway, if it never occurred to him that there could be pressure differences between the attic and the living space, there's no way he could figure it's not just a quirky installation, but a dangerous one.

    I'd probably draw him a little picture showing him how higher pressure in the attic could cause a downdraft, pushing combustion products into the living space.

    At that point, he'll either choose to ignore it, or go back and red tag it. Not much chance of that if he doesn't see the danger of it - plus, he probably doesn't like to admit he's wrong, sometimes it's part of the authority mentality.

    If he does red tag it, your boss might fire you, but at least you'll know you've done the right thing.
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