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May 10, 2016 Report of Inspection—2528 East Grand Avenue Basement Plumbing: 0K' — 1. I found a lack of hangers and support for both the water lines and the waste lines. The UPC requires Copper pipe to be supported every 6 feet and if the hangers are of a dissimilar metal,you must provide an insulating barrier such as duct tape to avoid electrolysis. I observed p-tape holding up copper lines, these are dissimilar metals. The ABS pipe must be supported every 4 feet. See UPC Table 313.1 for other materials. uo Only 2. The waste and vent lines throughout the house that the inspector could see do not meet code for methods and materials. See UPC chapter 3 and 7. Co,crer�ed-- 3. There is a3/4"white PVC water line tied into the copper water service that appears to ��— be routed outside. Where does this line go and what does it serve? If it serves an irrigation system, then it will have to be protected with an approved backflow device. PVC water lines are not approved for inside the building. Mechanical: 4. The mechanical ducts throughout the basement are not sealed at the joints; some were dislodged to a point where gaps were showing. See M1601.4 IRC 5. If the basement is unheated, the heat ducts must be insulated to a min of R-8. See the Energy Code for details. 6. Metal ducts shall be supported every 10 ft. Flexible ducts,supported per manufacturers specs. See M1601.4.3 IRC. 5. The 13-vent from the furnace appears to be back graded and the duct must maintain a 1" clearance to combustibles throughout its length. First Floor Plumbing: 1. The drainage under the Kitchen sinks on this floor could use some adjusting. They are back graded and the accordion tailpieces are not allowed. See 420.3 and 701.2 UPC. Mechanical: 1. The exhaust fan in the bathroom on this floor terminates into the basement. It must terminate outside. 2. Type 11 hoods are missing over the stoves in the kitchens. Second Floor Plumbing: 1. The water heater on this floor has a 1"hr. rating of 89 Gallons. It does not have earthquake straps installed and the Temperature and Pressure Relief must be piped to within 24"- 6" of the floor. Mechanical: 1. The bathroom on this floor doesn't have a window or an exhaust fan.