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Wrong – There is carpet installed too close to the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom

Wrong – There is carpet installed too close to the plumbing fixtures in the bathroom
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Wrong – There is no backing installed behind the shower enclosure.

Wrong – There is no backing installed behind the shower enclosure.
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed along the sides of the window
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
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Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window

Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the top of the window
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Wrong – There is no foam gasket or air-sealing between the sill plate and masonry foundation.

Wrong – There is no foam gasket or air-sealing between the sill plate and masonry foundation.
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Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch

Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
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Wrong – There is not a self-sealing bituminous membrane installed at the valley of the roof

Wrong – There is not a self-sealing bituminous membrane installed at the valley of the roof
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Wrong – There is not a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the exterior finish of the walls

Wrong – There is not a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the exterior finish of the walls
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Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.

Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
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Wrong – These clay roof tiles were dislodged by high winds due to inadequate anchorage.

Wrong – These clay roof tiles were dislodged by high winds due to inadequate anchorage.
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Wrong – These flex ducts are pulled taut, which is correct but they are inadequately supported with straps that are spaced too far apart and are too tight causing pinching of the insulation and turns are sharp rather than gradual.

Wrong – These flex ducts are pulled taut, which is correct but they are inadequately supported with straps that are spaced too far apart and are too tight causing pinching of the insulation and turns are sharp rather than gradual.
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Wrong – These four ties were never embedded into the mortar joint, allowing the brick wall to be pulled away from the sheathing.

Wrong – These four ties were never embedded into the mortar joint, allowing the brick wall to be pulled away from the sheathing.
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Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.

Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.

Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – This brick veneer failed in high winds (107 mph) because the ties pulled out of the substrate.

Wrong – This brick veneer failed in high winds (107 mph) because the ties pulled out of the substrate.
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Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter

Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter
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Wrong – This chimney pillow does not completely block the flue shaft; there is a lot of open space for air to continue leaking

Wrong – This chimney pillow does not completely block the flue shaft; there is a lot of open space for air to continue leaking
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Wrong – This damper is closed, so the duct system is not entirely pressurized during the duct leakage test

Wrong – This damper is closed, so the duct system is not entirely pressurized during the duct leakage test
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Wrong – This deck is constructed with metal railings and the wooden supports are covered with fire-resistant stucco; however, the exposed wooden beams on the underside of the deck still pose a significant fire hazard.

Wrong – This deck is constructed with metal railings and the wooden supports are covered with fire-resistant stucco; however, the exposed wooden beams on the underside of the deck still pose a significant fire hazard.
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Wrong – This duct boot is not sealed to the wall board

Wrong – This duct boot is not sealed to the wall board
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Wrong – This duct boot is sealed inside the boot for a duct leakage test; this fails to account for the ductwork leakage between the duct boot and the wall board

Wrong – This duct boot is sealed inside the boot for a duct leakage test; this fails to account for the ductwork leakage between the duct boot and the wall board
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Wrong – This ductless mini-split heat pump was installed above an exterior door allowing conditioned air to escape when the door is opened, heat transfer through the door, and temperature fluctuations that could impact the unit’s thermostat.

Wrong – This ductless mini-split heat pump was installed above an exterior door allowing conditioned air to escape when the door is opened, heat transfer through the door, and temperature fluctuations that could impact the unit’s thermostat.