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[pabrioux]

Chapter 9, section 9.5, right under the image of the radiator:

There it
displaces air by evacuation through the
radiator vent valves, condenses on the

radiator��s inner surface...

-suggest a comma after "there".

[Timothy J. Lower]

Pg. 99 section 9.14

The HVAC (heating ventilating air

conditioning)
needs commas - (heating, ventilating, air conditioning)

[Michael Larson]

Page 90

Humidifiers may be located in the
supply air ducts. They should not be
located in return air ducts because
the moist air will pass through the
heat exchanger and evaporator coil,
rendering the humidification
ineffective and corroding the heat
exchanger. Humidifiers require
regular maintenance.

This is an incorrect statement for evaporative type humidifiers like AprilAire which are commonly mounted on the cold air return drop and supplied by a takeoff on the heated air plenum through the filter media and into the cold air return.

[Michael Larson]

Possible addition -No mention in the heating section for radiant in floor hydronic heating systems.

[klott]

Ben, I hate to be one, but there is too much information in this book for the home owner, it sounds like it is written for the inspector, and I'm afraid it will overwhelm the HO. But even worse, it may give them a false sense of security, in thinking they can perform upgrades or repairs that they should sub out to a professional. Plus it may subject us to more liability and complaints. IMHO

[Ben J. Gromicko]

All excellent corrections!

I'm keeping track and counting.

[iniquette]

Pg 28 should read under asbestos cement shingle. They do NOT allow...instead of do no allow

[iniquette]

PG 29

EIFS

Exterior walls of older

homes may contain no little or no

[iniquette]

PG 30

Exterior doors

. Exterior doors should

be often checked for their condition

Exterior should OFTEN BE checked.......

[Timothy J. Lower]

pg. 68 section 6.6
Need to move the location of Look: from the left column at the bottom of the page to the top of the page on the right column.

[William J. Decker]

Page 82. Panelboard should be "service equipment" or "service equipment panel".

Maybe add about lateral (underground) service drops.

Page 83. Change "copper underground water pipe" to "metal underground water supply pipe". You seem to be writing this for a specific area. Better to make it more general, for the whole contry, and append that some areas have different standard practices.

Page 90. The furnace filter (disposable) should not be the filtrete or cartridge type. According to the manufacturer's, these filters significantly affect the proper return to blower flow. Furnace filter replaced every 30 days. Blue fiberglass is the best.

Page 91. Circulating pumps should be lubricated regularly (read manual).

Page 93. Please add, for steam radiators, that the valve to the radiator should NOT be turned on partway (must be either completyely on or completely off) or banging may occur. Variable sir vent valves are good because you can properly balance the system and trun down the heat, if need be.

Hope this helps;

[lgreen]

Section 8.1 paragraph 2 last sentence The first point of disconnect for the conductors from the utility company is at the "main panel"

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Okay, maybe nit-picky, but I am an inspector...

Page 104... In the "warning" paragraph, "can" lights should be in quotation marks, as in the preceeding paragraph, or, all references should be capitalized, for clearity.

10.8 Can Lights
Recessed “can” lights (also called
high-hats or recessed lights) can
make your home less energyefficient.
These recessed lights can
create open holes that allow
unwanted airflow from conditioned
spaces to unconditioned spaces. In
cold climates, the heat from the
airflow can melt snow on the roof
and cause the development of ice
dams. Recessed “can” lights in
bathrooms also cause problems
when warm, moist air leaks into the
attic and causes moisture damage.

Warning

: You can create a fire

hazard if the can light is not

insulated or sealed properly. It may
be best to consult a professional
before sealing can lights or coming
in contact with any electrical

components.

[lgreen]

Page 84 says that AFCI's are required in several areas. The way I read the NEC they are olny required in bedrooms. At least that is the way all the municipalities make me word it when I submit plans. If computer surge strips and other such appliances are on them they trip them very easily. I have seen lots of people swap them out for refular breakers because of that. If anyone knows different let me know.

[Stewart Mussolum]

chapter 8 under fuel supply
oil tanks should be maintaned in accordance with local___.

should complete the sentance with local regulations