How do I report this

[pwiseman]

Hi
I inspected this propane water heater and have a problem reporting the condition of the exhaust. Please see attached 3 photos. I am not sure that a bonifide violation is justified yet it looks terrible and just can't be RIGHT. Please advise.

Thank You

Patrick Wiseman
PJC Home Inspections LLC

[Bob Elliott]

Pat the vent should not go down hill.

Should not be on the wood grate

should use B vent and not dryer vent with a slinky inside ,which should not even be used for dryers in the first place.

[pwiseman]

Thank You Robert. I knew something wasn't right. Looks like a non-proffessional installed it.

[klott]

Don't forget to add that it should be behind those curtains too!

[Michael Larson]

The dryer vent doesn't look so good either.

[pwiseman]

Thank You Michael. It is not good and should be re-done. Thank you for your reply.

[rstewardson]

Type b vent must terminate 2 feet taller that any vert surface within 8 feet. Recommend further eval for safety hazards.

[Dominic J. Maricic]

It doesn't look like it's sealed in any way at the wall , though I can't quite tell from the pic. Wouldn't you have water intrustion problems?

[pwiseman]

Thank You Rod

[pwiseman]

Thanks Dominic: It is really sloppy. I don't know why the original heater electric was replaced with propane?

[Dominic J. Maricic]

Because of the commercials on TV that keep saying that propane is better and cheaper!

[dbucknavich]

Yes, let's enjoy a nice evening on the patio. Enjoy the smell of nature, and the products of combustion from our water heater.

[pwiseman]

Thank You Dylan:
The sweet smell of carbon monoxide. You Made me laugh. Thank You.
Patrick