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Code Conundrums: Plumbing

Code interpretations and commenting on building codes are beyond the purview of the home inspector during an inspection. However, background knowledge of the codes 
can be helpful in many instances.

By John Weiburg | November 01, 2023

REAL-LIFE CASES Plumbing Fixture Installations. Pre-purchase home inspections were performed recently on two houses that were new construction. In both cases, the houses have their Certificate of Occupancy from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Each AHJ was a different municipality. Case 1: This house is new construction and the toilet in the master bathroom has approximately 17 inches of clearance in front to the vanity, which contains the lavatory. Case 2: This house is also new construction and the toilet in the master bathroom interferes with the operation of the door in ...

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John Weiburg

John Weiburg is a Professional Engineer and an ACI who has been inspecting houses on Long Island, NY since 2004. John is the current President of Long Island ASHI and is actively involved in elevating houses and designing new houses to meet FEMA requirements to mitigate future impacts from storms such as Hurricane Sandy. John is often called in as a Professional Engineer to consult on storm damaged houses and provide expert witness testimony.

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