[BobKovacs]

Originally Posted by olecapt

Trying to make sure that the earthquake strap gets put on.

And that the T&P valve is properly drained, and that the gas connections are done properly. While it's a PITA to deal with the permit and inspection on something that's seemingly so minor, you're talking about an item that has the explosion potential to wipe an entire house off the lot, and take out the neighbors too. Especially with the advent of Home Depot's "you can do it, we can help" clinics, I can fully understand the reasoning for permits on water heaters.

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by BobKovacs

While it's a PITA to deal with the permit and inspection on something that's seemingly so minor, you're talking about an item that has the explosion potential to wipe an entire house off the lot, and take out the neighbors too.

Well that would sure take care of brosati's neighbor's barking dogs!

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by BobKovacs

And that the T&P valve is properly drained, and that the gas connections are done properly. While it's a PITA to deal with the permit and inspection on something that's seemingly so minor, you're talking about an item that has the explosion potential to wipe an entire house off the lot, and take out the neighbors too. Especially with the advent of Home Depot's "you can do it, we can help" clinics, I can fully understand the reasoning for permits on water heaters.

Well I suppose. Then again you did not have to have a permit to replace a water heater until the earthquake strap requirement was added. And you don't need a permit to change out a furnace or an air conditioner.

[BobKovacs]

Originally Posted by olecapt

Well I suppose. Then again you did not have to have a permit to replace a water heater until the earthquake strap requirement was added. And you don't need a permit to change out a furnace or an air conditioner.

While a furnace obviously has the issue of the gas line leaking just like the water heater, other than that and carbon monoxide (which most people have detectors for), the potential for serious damage isn't there. Sure, you can burn the house down, but the potential energy that can build up in a water heater that has an improperly installed (or omitted) T&P valve is 1,000 times more deadly.

[olecapt]

Originally Posted by BobKovacs

While a furnace obviously has the issue of the gas line leaking just like the water heater, other than that and carbon monoxide (which most people have detectors for), the potential for serious damage isn't there. Sure, you can burn the house down, but the potential energy that can build up in a water heater that has an improperly installed (or omitted) T&P valve is 1,000 times more deadly.

Bob - They required the permit to get the earthquake strap on.

And water heaters don't explode in any 1000x way. And it is virtually imposslibe to get the pressure relief valve wrong on an install.

Ohhh and I am aware of the lovely stunts where they blow them up. And that it actually happened once in 1991....

[yellowsnow]

I think you got a good price on your wall. Almost a bargain!

A couple years ago I worked with a contractor to get my uncle's wall repaired. It was damaged from tree roots. We paid almost $1500 for a 30ft section with footings, tear down, and rubble removal. That included taking out the tree roots too. His wall was 5ft tall.

[gbradcsi]

Originally Posted by Bennysmom

That sounds about average. I had a block wall also put in, probably real close to your measurements.

I loved the guy that did mine, and highly recommend him.
I will send you a PM.

Could you please let me know the name of the company that build the Block Wall.
GB

[debbiedeer]

bennys mom, who is the wall guy you reccomend? can you post it for everybody, or email me it?

[Bennysmom]

Originally Posted by debbiedeer

bennys mom, who is the wall guy you reccomend? can you post it for everybody, or email me it?

Sorry, I haven't been on much. Here you go, for anyone that is interested.

Any Type Block, Stone, Stucco, Patio's

N.W. Masonry
Office 870-6626
Mobile 810-7194

Owner: N. Wesley

[kimba01]

As I look at the homes here, I was wondering why they use brick walls instead of fences. Is it for the dust? The critters? Crime? Just wondering because we have fences here and it was just different to see, so I figured it has to do with the area.