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Below is information on some commonly asked questions about residential plumbing. With the modernization of plastic plumbing piping (PEX, PVC, CPVC) many people wonder why a home inspector recommends
a licensed plumber fix a plumbing related problem. The answer is simple, if the problem is not fixed correctly
it can lead to leaks, sewage problems, mold and possibly an explosive condition.
The links below will show you what can happen when a water heater has a blocked T&P valve.
Code Requirements on Thermal Expansion Control-by Dennis Streit
Water Heater Blast Video
Article-four hurt as water heater explodes
Dishwasher drain lines are often not properly installed. A back up
at the kitchen sink drain line can flood the dishwasher and thew kitchen if the drain line is not properly installed.
Clicking on a link below will open up a GE dishwasher installation maunual.
Dishwasher Drain Line Installation Manual
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The EPA on lead solder used with copper pipes:
"(This practice [of using lead solder with copper pipes] ended only
recently in some localities.) Plumbing installed before 1930 is most likely to contain lead. Copper pipes have replaced lead
pipes in most residential plumbing. However, the use of lead solder with copper pipes is widespread. Experts regard
this lead solder as the major cause of lead contamination of household water in U.S. homes today."
From U.S. EPA Actions You Can Take To Reduce Lead in Drinking Water.
2004 Piedmont Association of Home Inspectors / PAHI The PAHI website was built as a refrence
tool, free information source, and to be one central web site where homebuyers, home sellers, and realtors can obtain
answers to almost all questions they may have regarding home inspections. In order to accomplish this task most of this
information is gathered from other web sites and sources including, but not limited to: EPA, CPSC, HUD, NRSB, ALA, IAQA,
Code Check, Mike Holt, Inspect-NY (Daniel Frediman), ASHI, etc. The Piedmont Association of Home Inspectors and its
members have not authored any of the opinions on this web site. Users of this web site agree to hold The Piedmont Association
of Home Inspectors and its members harmless and realase all liability for any inforamtion contained on www.pahi.org or any site that www.pahi.org links to including but not limited to: www.inspectorpaul.com www.sherlockcarolinas.com www.arrowhomeinspectionservice.com www.carolina-homepro.com www.schomeinspections.com www.a-prohome.com www.aohomeinspection.com/ www.betterhomeinspection.net www.downunderinspections.com |
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