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Old 2/21/10, 11:41 PM
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Interesting start to yesterdays Condo, not that do do many

I had just gotten started with my Kitchen and was explaining how the should add a external vent to get rid of the smoke and odors when a fire truck with sirens and lights pulled up outside the window.

Garden unit inspection so it got our attention.
Here is what I saw running outside.

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Fire was just smoke from Generator that was not oiled,oppps.

Guess what else I saw?
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Old 2/21/10, 11:44 PM
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This
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Figures
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Old 2/22/10, 7:14 AM
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Bob you should check your units more
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Old 2/22/10, 9:40 AM
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That fireman in the 2nd picture could use a Little Giant



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Old 2/22/10, 11:17 AM
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That was not the only thing creating smells during my inspection.
Anyone care to guess?

(outside the unit inspected)common area.

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Old 2/22/10, 11:53 AM
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This


Figures
Blowin' smoke as usual !!!
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Old 2/22/10, 12:01 PM
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Blowin' smoke as usual !!!
No guess on post #5 ?

There are 2 issues pictured.
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Old 2/22/10, 1:28 PM
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that the sewer gass's are not properly terminated and the gas is flamable and next to a gas water heater?
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Old 2/22/10, 1:42 PM
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that the sewer gass's are not properly terminated and the gas is flamable and next to a gas water heater?
Bingo.

Notice the flue incline.

if you look closely you might notice some of the water intrusion issues.
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Old 2/22/10, 6:04 PM
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That was not the only thing creating smells during my inspection.
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(outside the unit inspected)common area.

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I'll say the bicycle seat with the duct tape on it ??



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Old 2/22/10, 9:04 PM
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I'll say the bicycle seat with the duct tape on it ??
Darn , I left that out of my report.
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