Comments on: Take Photos During Construction To Document Hidden Utilities http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/take-photos-during-construction-to/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-photos-during-construction-to Expert Home Improvement Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:31:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/take-photos-during-construction-to/#comment-455 Todd Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:08:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/take-photos-during-construction-to-document-hidden-utilities/#comment-455 @ Keith - It is amazing how such a simple thing is often over looked. I can't tell you how many times I wish I had pictures of framing, electrical or plumbing that was later covered over by drywall. @ Keith – It is amazing how such a simple thing is often over looked. I can’t tell you how many times I wish I had pictures of framing, electrical or plumbing that was later covered over by drywall.

]]> By: Keithhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/take-photos-during-construction-to/#comment-454 Keith Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:05:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/take-photos-during-construction-to-document-hidden-utilities/#comment-454 Todd, what an obvious, but rarely taken advantage of option to keep track of what is behind the walls. It would be good for all utilities in the walls ie: electric, plumbing. and mechanicals. <br/><br/>Years ago, when I was an electrician in Orlando, Fl. the inspector would allow us to take pictures only in instances where we were digging underground utilities, showing the ditch with a tape measure in it to show the depth, so we could cover up as we went. It was a very large project, and this prevented the inspector from coming out daily.<br/><br/>Great post, I gave it a Digg. Todd, what an obvious, but rarely taken advantage of option to keep track of what is behind the walls. It would be good for all utilities in the walls ie: electric, plumbing. and mechanicals.

Years ago, when I was an electrician in Orlando, Fl. the inspector would allow us to take pictures only in instances where we were digging underground utilities, showing the ditch with a tape measure in it to show the depth, so we could cover up as we went. It was a very large project, and this prevented the inspector from coming out daily.

Great post, I gave it a Digg.

]]> By: Toddhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/take-photos-during-construction-to/#comment-453 Todd Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:50:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/take-photos-during-construction-to-document-hidden-utilities/#comment-453 @ Ethan - You've asked a great question. There are instances when building inspectors will accept photos instead of a site visit. However, generally most do not do this unless they are unable to get to your site prior to a certain time critical deadline. For instance, one of the local building inspectors around here only works part time. So, if I need to pour concrete on a Friday (when he's not working) he allows me to take photos of the reinforcing prior to the pour and submit them. However, it's still my gamble and if he were to get a complaint then I might be out of luck. I'd say take them as back up but don't rely on photos for inspections. I always say call your local building official before you start a project and ask them about these issues. @ Ethan – You’ve asked a great question. There are instances when building inspectors will accept photos instead of a site visit. However, generally most do not do this unless they are unable to get to your site prior to a certain time critical deadline. For instance, one of the local building inspectors around here only works part time. So, if I need to pour concrete on a Friday (when he’s not working) he allows me to take photos of the reinforcing prior to the pour and submit them. However, it’s still my gamble and if he were to get a complaint then I might be out of luck. I’d say take them as back up but don’t rely on photos for inspections. I always say call your local building official before you start a project and ask them about these issues.

]]> By: Ethanhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/take-photos-during-construction-to/#comment-452 Ethan Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:39:00 +0000 http://localhost/test/2008/07/take-photos-during-construction-to-document-hidden-utilities/#comment-452 Todd, I've heard that a person can take photos and show them to inspectors to obtain permits (rather than wait for the inspector). If everything passes... no worries. Else, you'll have to undo your work to fix it. Is that true? Todd, I’ve heard that a person can take photos and show them to inspectors to obtain permits (rather than wait for the inspector). If everything passes… no worries. Else, you’ll have to undo your work to fix it. Is that true?

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