June 2004
COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS
from
the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
General
Not
ready for inspection (e.g. plumbing test not on, firestopping not done,
footing excavation incomplete.
Approved
plans and building permit not on site.
Foundation
Footer
over excavated and/or improper fill.
Footers
not protected from the elements.
Frost
protection not provided.
Water
in footer.
Re-bat
not installed in footing per approved building plans.
Footing,
water line, or sewer line depth inadequate.
Correct
placement of column footers.
Improper
installation of steel columns.
Structural
Screws
to attach the deck to the house.
Wood
shims under steel beams.
Notching beyond the limits allowed.
Improper
sizing of structural members.
Access
to attics and storage areas.
Improper
flashing.
Improper
storage and delivery of trusses.
Trusses
cut or modified on-site (attic access or stairs).
Truss
bracing not installed per truss plans/specifications.
Design
changes after truss installation.
Girder
trusses not mailed (or bolted) together per truss manufacturer�s
specifications.
Nail
plates required where less than 1 1/4" protection remaining (plumbing,
wires etc.)
#15
felt required over unprotected wood siding and under brick facade.
Mechanical
(rough)
Ventilation
for bathrooms into attic space.
Flex-duct
exceeding manufacturer�s recommendations for length.
Common
air return for 1st and 2nd floors.
Over-cutting
at structural member for duct and boots.
Duct
tape used for connecting duct.
Water
supply lines in the return air duct.
Outside
air not provided to gas fireplace and/pr outside air not provided to gas
appliances in confined space.
HVAC
chase not fireblocked at floor-to-floor in concealed framing.
Equipment
not vented properly (water heater & furnace).
No
indirect waste for HVAC condensate or water heater.
Plumbing
(rough)
Improper
plumbing protection plates.
Water
softener discharge requires �air gap� where connected to drain.
Plumbing
tests don�t hold required test pressures.
Solvent
welding of dissimilar materials.
Over-boring
and notching of structural members.
Expansion
tank for water heater not installed.
1/4"
per foot tall required for drain, waste, vent piping.
Anti-siphon
device required at threaded hose connection.
Access
(and/or ventilation) required to whirlpool tub motor.
PVC
DWV required to be supported at 4' intervals.
Dry
vent not permitted to be less than 45 3/4 from vertical until 6" above
the flood level rim of the fixture served.
Vertical
drop from lavatories (forms an S-trap)
Fireblocking
at tub traps not installed.
Electrical
(rough)
Too
much insulation removed from the wire at the connection.
Cable
sheathing left too long.
Romex
run or boxes installed in return air plenums.
(Note: Romex is permitted to pass
through the space but is not permitted to run continuously in a return air
space).
Electric
panel not labeled.
Back
to back electric boxes not permitted in rated wall between dwelling units.
Final
Clearances
not maintained to combustible framing at fireplace/chimney )or similar
applicance).
Handrail/guardrail
not at required minimum height.
Handrail/guardrail
doesn�t meet graspability requirements
Maximum
opening in guards 4 inches except at triangular space created by
tread/riser, which is 6 inches.
�"
gypsum panel not installed on underside of wood panel of pull-down stairs in
garage.
Tempered
glass required at walls enclosing whirlpool tub (within 60" of floor of
tub).
22"
X 30" attic access for areas > 30 sq. ft and > 30" in
height.
Appliances
not operable upon final inspection (e.g. range, fireplace (gas).
Dryer
duct improperly installed (screws used, flex duct in concealed space,
distance exceeds allowable limit).
Final
grading not done (grade required to slope away from foundations for drainage
purposes).
Downspouts
closer than the minimum of 5' away from foundation.