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Outlet minimum height above counter
December 16, 2019

We are remodeling a kitchen. On one wall, we have counter tops that are 36" above the floor. On the other side, facing the counter top will be a bar.…
3 gang outlet – rectangular face plate with rounded outlets
December 12, 2019

I'm assuming this is not within code but i'm wondering if someone can confirm this for me (maybe with a reference if available). I have three rounded outlets in a…
Running electrical cables in finished basement
October 21, 2019

What you see is a section of my basement wall where I'm removing the drywall and remodeling. Looking at the electrical cable for the outlets, it runs behind the framing…
Landloard/contractor
July 16, 2019

Can a landlord do work on a commercial rental property such as plumbing-wiring-structural Without a license for any of the trades?
Window Flashing Guidelines for Replacement Windows in Florida
July 3, 2019

Hi,I have decided to get hurricane replacement windows for my home in Florida. I am looking at flanged windows. The manufacturer's instructions for install do not include the information about…
Driveway not properly installed
May 17, 2019

Wondering if anyone in the industry could help me understand if we have an ability to have the builder be required to fix the issue we find with our driveway. We…
Fresh Air Intake for forced hot air u it
May 9, 2019

I need a fresh air intake to my forced hot air unit in my boiler room. What size piping should I run for a high and low intake pipe?
Can 6×6 deck railing posts be notched if they mount on the inside of the rim joist?
April 20, 2019

Hello All,I'm looking to add stairs to a deck. For context, because of it's 27" height, per my local code officials I don't need a permit. Strictly speaking, I suppose,…
Siding screw penitration through osb
April 12, 2019

Hi im a electrician and we have one builder that has screw penitrating though The Osb by 2.5 inches and they have already screwed wires of ours before. Is there…
Plywood in Crawl Space
March 19, 2019

Afternoon Folks,My floors are bouncier than I'd like, and I'm inclined to stiffen them with a layer of (PT or exterior-rated) plywood along the bottom. The floor is OSB sheathing…

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