First things first: All the best to everyone affected by the flooding in Southern Alberta!
And speaking of the floods in Alberta, my inspections have been re-prioritized (rightfully so), as all of the inspectors are working on assessing homes for re-entry, etc.
I don't have any idea when I will see an inspector, and the only reason I would hope for one soon, is to hope that the clean-up is quicker than anticipated.
In the mean-time, I have my concerns as to whether the work done will pass inspection at all.
Here are pics of the "1.5 inch cheater vent":
IMG_2862 by
gschaus, on Flickr
And the snorkels for the intake and exhaust respectively:
IMG_2857 by
gschaus, on Flickr
IMG_2856 by
gschaus, on Flickr
I have concerns that the cheater vent will not be to code. And I have the same concern with the exhaust snorkel. It is my understanding that any vents need to be a minimum of 3' from any electrical junctions or windows. I would appreciate any information from anyone with an understanding of plumbing and HVAC codes.
On the upside, my new main electrical panel was installed and it looks to be done correctly, and at a pretty respectable price. Here is a pic:
IMG_2831 by
gschaus, on Flickr
I am now going to frame in a bulkhead around the ventilation and wait for the inspectors. In the meantime, I'll have time to help out with the recovery.