Todd Engle
Automatic dampers
An automatic flue damper is an energy-saving device that closes off or restricts an appliance flue when the appliance is not operating...
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Todd Engle
Dec 2, 20221 min
3-2-10 Rule
Chimneys should extend at least 2 feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet, but not less than 3 feet above the highest...
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Todd Engle
Dec 2, 20221 min
Fuel-Gas Vent Terminations
Fuel-Gas Vent Terminations The type of venting materials used for fuel-gas vent terminations depends on the operating characteristics of...
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Fuel-Gas Venting systems sounds exciting
Connectors should be used to connect an appliance and equipment to the vertical chimney or vent, except were the chimney or vent is...
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
What really matters in a home inspections
Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6_ubGlXmjg&feature=youtu.be www.nachi.org thank you
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20222 min
Gas line connectors do's & don'ts
Flexible (semi-rigid) appliance fuel connectors are typically used with cooking ranges and clothes dryers where the gas connection is...
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Gas shut off valves
Each piece of equipment and appliance should be provided with a shut-off valve which is separate from the appliance to permit...
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Fuel Gas sediment traps
Most fuel-gas appliance manufacturers require the installation of a sediment trap. Sediment traps prevent debris from entering the gas...
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20222 min
Oil Tanks need to know
Tanks should be listed and labeled, and conform to standards for underground and above-ground tanks. The maximum amount of fuel oil...
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Check for smells when touring homes
Sniff Sniff: https://youtu.be/aOD7O3a_9Rs
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Crawlspaces 99.99% are in need of multiple repairs
Listen up https://youtu.be/1tm_P3a9Yxs
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
You are smoking something if you waive an inspection
This is from a flipped home they were hiding the corroded and about-to-collapse pier https://youtu.be/u58tkf2MVmI
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Access to items is very important
Check out this video: https://youtu.be/45twRGZ_0Go
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Todd Engle
Dec 1, 20221 min
Sewer Lines which ones have a 95% chance of issues?
https://youtu.be/dse-WcdjA2s Listen up on this link
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min
Pipe support sample picture is incorrect way
Piping should be supported to ensure alignment and to prevent sagging. Piping in the ground should be laid on a proper bed. Piping...
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min
AAV= Air admittance valve
Individual, branch and circuit vents are permitted to terminate with a connection to an individual or branch-type air-admittance valve. ...
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20222 min
Vents
A common vent is one vent that serves more than one fixture, functioning as an individual vent for each fixture. Wet venting is venting...
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20221 min
Sewer Pumps
Where the drainage system cannot drain by gravity to the sewer, an automatic pump or ejector can be used to discharge the soil and waste....
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Todd Engle
Nov 21, 20222 min
Clean out's
All cleanouts should be accessible or reachable without having to remove a permanent portion of the structure. Cleanouts are designed to...
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Todd Engle
Nov 18, 20221 min
Todd Engle, CMI ​Certified Master Inspector (CMI)®
Experienced All CMIs® have completed at least 1,000 fee-paid inspections and/or hours of training and education combined. Established...
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