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Building code for a dryer exhaust next to AC unit - St Tammany?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:12 am
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:12 am
Any builders know what the code is for how far away these two things need to be. Also, if a builder built a house 3 years ago and the code was not followed, is there recourse for them to fix it or is this too long of a time frame since built?
ETA- Found that the code is 6 feet. Mine appears to be 19 inches. 2nd question still stands- is the builder responsible to fix it since it is out of code?
ETA- Found that the code is 6 feet. Mine appears to be 19 inches. 2nd question still stands- is the builder responsible to fix it since it is out of code?
This post was edited on 4/7/18 at 9:55 am
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Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:14 am to TigerTatorTots
I've seen better building codes in the quad.
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:16 am to TigerTatorTots
This is America. Do whatever you want.
And my dryer exhaust is like 1 foot from my AC but has an extension so the air shoots out a few feet farther away
And my dryer exhaust is like 1 foot from my AC but has an extension so the air shoots out a few feet farther away
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:23 am to TigerTatorTots
If it’s in Slidell I’m pretty sure it’s just a free for all and you can do whatever you want. Nobody gives a shite anymore.
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:29 am to TigerTatorTots
Why are you worried about this?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:31 am to starsandstripes
Potentially selling the house within a year and I'm guessing an inspector of a buyer will want it to code
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:33 am to TigerTatorTots
What's the problem? Only one I can think of is lint clogging the cooling fins on the A/C condensing unit.
There is no specification in the International Residential Code for a minimum distance between the dryer vent termination and an air conditioning condenser. The IRC defers to manufacturer’s instructions and only states that “if the manufacturer’s instructions do not specify a termination location, the exhaust duct shall terminate not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in any direction from openings into the buildings.”
There is no specification in the International Residential Code for a minimum distance between the dryer vent termination and an air conditioning condenser. The IRC defers to manufacturer’s instructions and only states that “if the manufacturer’s instructions do not specify a termination location, the exhaust duct shall terminate not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in any direction from openings into the buildings.”
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:34 am to Cosmo
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This is America. Do whatever you want.
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:39 am to TigerTatorTots
quote:frick worrying about suing a contractor.
Mine appears to be 19 inches.
You prolly could have a career in pron.
Pants shopping must be a challenge.
This post was edited on 4/7/18 at 9:54 am
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:54 am to soccerfüt
I am in no way suing a contractor over this. By recourse, I mean are they responsible to fix it
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:54 am to TigerTatorTots
If it wasn't a problem when you bought the house, why would it be a problem when youre selling it?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:57 am to magildachunks
quote:I purchased the home new. I know someone in another subdivision that had the same issue- bought new and had to pay for the AC unit to be moved when they tried to sell since the buyer's home inspector pointed out the code violation
If it wasn't a problem when you bought the house, why would it be a problem when youre selling it?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 9:58 am to TigerTatorTots
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I purchased the home new. I know someone in another subdivision that had the same issue- bought new and had to pay for the AC unit to be moved when they tried to sell since the buyer's home inspector pointed out the code violation
Why didn't your home inspector point it out?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:01 am to magildachunks
For a new build? Wasn't aware buyers hired 3rd party home inspections for those.
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:02 am to TigerTatorTots
You need to figure out if being up to building code falls under new home warranty act
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:04 am to Chad504boy
How many years does that act cover?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:04 am to TigerTatorTots
Only code I’m aware of is pertaining to the vent location relative to an opening. Like a window or door. The fact yours is right at the unit is pretty shitty work done by the mechanical contractor. Yes contractor probably should have seen this and moved one or the other but at this point in time this is on your dime.
If it were me, I’d roll the dice and leave this up to the buyers inspector to catch.
If it were me, I’d roll the dice and leave this up to the buyers inspector to catch.
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:05 am to TigerTatorTots
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For a new build? Wasn't aware buyers hired 3rd party home inspections for those.
You're going to invest and commit to a purchase that large and you're just going to take the sellers word that everything's good?
Why wouldn't you get a 3rd party to inspect? Dryer vent may be the least of your worries.
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:06 am to TigerTatorTots
I’m purty sure there’s a one year period on the contractor being legally responsible for this type of issue.
Whether he or she is a good guy and sends an HVAC tech out to remedy it is up to the niceness of the contractor.
The Parish Building Inspector should have caught it as should have you through your Inspector.
I’d prolly fix it but some of it’s certainly on you.
Who or what Firm built your house?
Whether he or she is a good guy and sends an HVAC tech out to remedy it is up to the niceness of the contractor.
The Parish Building Inspector should have caught it as should have you through your Inspector.
I’d prolly fix it but some of it’s certainly on you.
Who or what Firm built your house?
Posted on 4/7/18 at 10:08 am to TigerTatorTots
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Not sure which that falls under, maybe 2 yr...?
Get the issue addressed to builder in writing ASAP no matter what though
Not sure which that falls under, maybe 2 yr...?
Get the issue addressed to builder in writing ASAP no matter what though
This post was edited on 4/7/18 at 10:09 am
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