STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
Man, I’ve had nearly the same thing happen—one inspector flagged my vent hood for being “too quiet,” said it couldn’t possibly be moving enough air. Next guy? Didn’t even turn it on, just measured the duct diameter. It’s like a roll of the dice every time. I’ve started keeping a folder with printouts of the code sections and past approvals, just to have something to point to when things get weird. Doesn’t always help, but at least it feels like I’m not totally at their mercy.
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
That’s the thing—half these inspections feel like they’re based more on the inspector’s mood than the actual code. I’ve had one guy insist on a smoke test, while another just eyeballed everything and called it good. Sometimes I wonder if it’s even worth arguing when they contradict each other. Has anyone actually seen an inspector use an anemometer to check airflow, or is that just something they talk about in theory?
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
Honestly, I get the frustration, but sometimes those extra steps—like the smoke test—end up saving money in the long run. Had a project where a “quick look” missed a leak that cost us way more to fix later. I’d rather they use the anemometer every time, but maybe it’s just not in their budget or toolkit? Feels inconsistent, but I try to see it as a chance to double-check things myself before they show up.
Feels inconsistent, but I try to see it as a chance to double-check things myself before they show up.
I get wanting to double-check, but honestly, if the inspection process itself isn’t reliable, that’s a bigger issue. We’re paying for a professional service—shouldn’t we expect consistency? I’ve seen projects where cutting corners on inspections led to huge headaches later. Maybe it’s time to push for clearer standards instead of just adapting every time.
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY
We’re paying for a professional service—shouldn’t we expect consistency?
- Been there. Last year, I had two different inspectors give me opposite feedback on the same vent install. One flagged it for “insufficient clearance,” the next guy said it was fine as-is.
- Ended up paying extra to redo work that probably didn’t need fixing in the first place. That’s money and time down the drain.
- I get double-checking, but if I’m shelling out for inspections, I expect them to be clear and consistent. Otherwise, what’s the point?
- Honestly, I’d rather have stricter standards than this guessing game. At least then you know what you’re budgeting for.
- Cutting corners to save a buck always comes back to bite you... but inconsistent rules make it hard to plan anything without risking surprise costs.
Not sure how anyone’s supposed to keep projects on track when the goalposts keep moving.
