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Loose connection from main breaker to buss bar.


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According to mold industry standards, I am required to have a crawlspace fan installed when there is mold in a crawlspace, unless for some strange reason the client wants the crawlspace clearance tested. Which cleaning a crawlspace to pass an air test is very labor intensive and expensive. All vents have to be closed so the fan creates a slight negative pressure and pulls air from the level up above.
I was talking to a waterproofing company and they claimed crawlspace fans cause what they called a reverse stack effect. A crawlspace fan only completely changes out the air in a crawlspace about every 15 minutes. I do not see how this could cause smells coming from the attic like they claim, unless possibly the attic is not properly vented.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

The house is about 55-60 years old.
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by New York State Department of State


ALBANY, NY (09/02/2010)(readMedia)-- A meeting of the New York State Home Inspection Council will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, 80 South Swan Street, 10th Floor Conference Room, Albany, NY and 123 William Street, 19th Floor Conference Room, NYC.
If you plan to attend the Albany location, please call 518-474-1006 to pre-register for quicker entry into our building. Should you require further information, please contact Debra Campana, Meeting Coordinator, at Debra.Ryan-Campana@dos.state.ny.us or 518-473-6155. Please always consult the Department of State website at www.dos.state.ny.us/about/calendar.htm on the day before the meeting to make sure the meeting has not been rescheduled.

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This should be interesting to watch unfold.

JJ

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What are u paying per year for 1 person E O insurance? I don't understand why we need insur when u have a hold hamless clause. Also, the property owner is protected thru their insur for anyone on the property. Are insur co. triple dipping into the pockets of everyone.

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New added-value sessions become part of free offerings at IBC2010
Broadcast Engineering
The session will include what conference organizers have described as the first-ever color infrared HD video and 3-D thermal imaging demonstrations. ...

If you are interested and a member of the ComInspect Network, email me at fastreply@nachi.org and I will put you in touch with the client.

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Dedicated Micros goes thermal with new infiniti CCTV surveillance model
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Dedicated Micros - part of AD Group - announces the launch of the Infiniti Thermal, an extremely capable integrated PTZ camera and Thermal Imaging Unit. ...

Former MSU star's strange alleged scam
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What on Earth is a home inspector? According to the American Society of Home Inspectors, which, like the occupation "home inspector" itself, is apparently a ...

Interesting read on the usage of PEX in California (probably applies to any other state) dealing with the chlorine and other chemical content in the water.

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Can anyone tell me if this grey piping is PVC material, and if so, is it approved for use in plumbing DWV? I don't believe it is.
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