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Wrong – This standard air vent has become blocked by flood debris and is located at the top of the foundation wall; it should not be used as a flood vent

Wrong – This standard air vent has become blocked by flood debris and is located at the top of the foundation wall; it should not be used as a flood vent
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Wrong – This vented crawlspace has standing water because steps were not taken to address site conditions that led to bulk water flow into the crawlspace

Wrong – This vented crawlspace has standing water because steps were not taken to address site conditions that led to bulk water flow into the crawlspace
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Wrong – This water heater was not braced; it fell during an earthquake and ruptured the gas line causing a house fire.

Wrong – This water heater was not braced; it fell during an earthquake and ruptured the gas line causing a house fire.
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Wrong – Top plate not air sealed

Wrong – Top plate not air sealed
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Wrong – Top plate not air sealed

Wrong – Top plate not air sealed
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Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed

Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed
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Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed

Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed
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Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed

Wrong – Top plate to drywall connection not sealed
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Wrong – Tree branches close to the house are prone to spreading crown fires to the house; the tree should be trimmed so that branches are at least 10 feet back from the red dashed line indicating the deck railing of the house.

Wrong – Tree branches close to the house are prone to spreading crown fires to the house; the tree should be trimmed so that branches are at least 10 feet back from the red dashed line indicating the deck railing of the house.
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Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.

Wrong – Two combustion appliances are sharing a flue which could lead to backdrafting if one appliance is updated to a direct vent appliance and disconnected from shared chimney.
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Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed

Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed
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Wrong – Wall from above without top plate or blocking installed

Wrong – Wall from above without top plate or blocking installed
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Wrong – Walls studs were cut too short, then not shimmed.

Wrong – Walls studs were cut too short, then not shimmed.
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Wrong – When insulated sheathing is installed correctly, you should not see daylight. Nail holes were also left unplugged.

Wrong – When insulated sheathing is installed correctly, you should not see daylight. Nail holes were also left unplugged.
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Wrong – When insulating with spray foam, care should be taken to completely fill areas around piping and other penetrations to avoid leaving air gaps.

Wrong – When insulating with spray foam, care should be taken to completely fill areas around piping and other penetrations to avoid leaving air gaps.
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Wrong – When more than one layer of insulation is installed, the seams should be staggered to discourage ground water from reaching the foundation wall.

Wrong – When more than one layer of insulation is installed, the seams should be staggered to discourage ground water from reaching the foundation wall.
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Wrong – Where possible, design walls and specify window sizes and placement to minimize the use of studs around windows; and seal all wood-to-wood seams to minimize air leakage through walls.

Wrong – Where possible, design walls and specify window sizes and placement to minimize the use of studs around windows; and seal all wood-to-wood seams to minimize air leakage through walls.
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Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed

Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed
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Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover

Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover
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Wrong – Wind-driven rain and wildfire embers can enter an attic through the soffit vents.

Wrong – Wind-driven rain and wildfire embers can enter an attic through the soffit vents.
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Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements

Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements
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Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud

Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud
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Wrong – Window not protected and failed due to windborne debris in hurricane force winds.

Wrong – Window not protected and failed due to windborne debris in hurricane force winds.
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Wrong – Wiring holes in OSB were cut much larger than needed.

Wrong – Wiring holes in OSB were cut much larger than needed.