Code interpretations and commenting on building codes are beyond the purview of the home inspector during an inspection. However, background knowledge of the codes can be helpful in many instances. In this installment of “Code Conundrums,” we’ll explore more issues that may arise during inspections, how they are related to the building code, and why sometimes the code and best practices are not aligned. Let’s focus this issue on foundation anchorage. REAL-LIFE CASES Pre-purchase home inspections were performed recently on a 10-year-old house and on a new construction house. In both ...
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