New Dryer Exhaust Duct?

[Michael R. Boyett]

Originally Posted by jjonas

My understanding is that flex duct is not allowed to pass through walls and floors. This would create the 'concealed' condition, as it cannot be observed from one location, ie. laundry area. Irrelevant that it can be observed from the basement/crawlspace.

I agree, the IRC even states transition ducts "... must remain entirely within the room in which the appliance is installed." I didn't state my earlier comment very well.

[Mark S. Tyson]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Duct tape? I know. Long run? yes. Since this was a draw inspection only, I was only paid to take pictures.
Caught my eye because of the type pipe. Thought I was missing something.
Doug, I thought it was 90 degree deduct 5' and 45 degree, deduct 2.5?
Most of the time the owners manuals are not available for verifying whether or not the dryer is capable of longer runs.
These people are moving in shortly and I forgot to tell him about this.

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You think they will notice?

You are correct on the deduction calculations