Construction defects in plumbing, electrical and mechanical can cause life safety issues, as well as substantial monetary damage.
These are some commonplace construction defects:
- Inadequate water pressure
- Excessive sound transfer
- Waste pipe clean-outs buried inside walls
- Non-functional water shut-off valves
- Corrosion and leaks in copper piping
- Failure to properly install backwater valves
- Improper installation of hangers and supports to
- Prevent water hammering
- Failure to properly install air unit vents and condensation drains
- Failure to properly install water heaters and water heater vents
- Improper selection and installation of outlets
- Improper weather protection of exterior fixtures
- Improper grounding of electrical fixtures
- Improper installation of aluminum wiring
- Improper labeling of panel directories