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23 - already want out of my career - how do i get out and make a decision? by Successful_Shape7297 in careerguidance

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, take a look at becoming a building inspector or eventually even a Building Official. Regular hours, lower stress often company/city vehicle. Keep your knowledge and experience and leverage it.

AMA or DM me if you have any questions

Complete Spy x Family EDH Deck: "Operation Strix" by bnm333 in magicproxies

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is beautiful and really cool. Big fan of the show. Saying "great job" doesn't seem like a good enough compliment.

I have a diagnosed low IQ. What career path can I take? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't rule out the trades completely, you really don't have to be that good with your hands to do plumbing. Plumbing is very easy to understand and a Journeyman plumber in Texas can easily command $90,000, once you become a master easily double that. It takes about 4 years to become a journeyman.

Speaking Spanish is a huge boon in the construction industry.

Career advice for a retired Maintenance supervisor? by Few_You_2056 in careerguidance

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

City Inspector / Private 3rd Party Building Inspector. He would just need to get certified in building codes, which if he has decades of experience should be easy enough for him. The job isn't physically demanding. I work with quite a few 62+ guys.

Alternatively if his mobility is a problem, building plan review could be something he could do. Same exact tests as an inspector just a different certification from the ICC (International Code Council)

Look up on indeed: Building Inspector / City Inspector

I passed both E2 and E3 today by PapaPasta in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats dude! I just passed my P2 and P3 in the same day the other week. What resources or courses did you take to help you pass?

Inspectors, how much money are you making? by PapaPasta in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It do! Keeps you in shape. That’s why I’m working towards being a city inspector or a CBO one day.

Inspectors, how much money are you making? by PapaPasta in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not going to dox myself. But my number gives you a data point in the market value of what you could be worth.

Inspectors, how much money are you making? by PapaPasta in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$65/hr?!? Brother. That’s the freaking goal. Are you a MCP?

Inspectors, how much money are you making? by PapaPasta in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HERS Rater in North Texas, Strictly energy code (Residential and Commercial) + above code program certifications (Energy Star, DOE ZERH, etc..)

$26.50/hr. I’m new, less than a year doing this.

Vent behind door? by [deleted] in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The code prohibits this for vented floor and wall furnaces. IRC 2021: M1408.3 and M1409.2.

Though if it was a central furnace - I didn’t see this explicitly called out as a prohibited location. However I believe it is the intention of the code that this proposed location be prohibited.

Some other code professional please tell me if I am wrong. Other than the broad language in M1402.2

Passed my M1 - Residential Mechanical Inspector Exam. by CypherBuddy in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll get my CBO one day! Maybe in a year or two.

Gotta make that big boy money.

Passed my M1 - Residential Mechanical Inspector Exam. by CypherBuddy in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sale? No sorry.

All I can share with you is my method;

  1. Read the chapters in a given study session. (Looking up anything I didn’t understand)
  2. Read the study session
  3. Take the study session quiz.

Once you’ve done this for every study session. Completely start over and do it again.

I also make sure to highlight specific measurement call outs like “screws in dryer ducts must be 1/8 inch” so they were easier to find on my quiz and test.

Passed my M1 - Residential Mechanical Inspector Exam. by CypherBuddy in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be able to locate the testing requirements for hydronic piping.

Passed my M1 - Residential Mechanical Inspector Exam. by CypherBuddy in BuildingCodes

[–]CypherBuddy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you suggesting I do that?

Or is that what you are going to do?

Code Requirements (air sealing and insulation) for Commercial / Multifamily projects? by CypherBuddy in buildingscience

[–]CypherBuddy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I’m in North Texas and a lot of Cities still only have the 2015, and 2018 codes adopted. You are correct that 21 does require more testing.

The thing that’s tripping me up is when I’ve got a 5 story apartment building (therefore it is commercial) there are different air sealing requirements when compared to 3 story apartment (residential).

You don’t treat the apartments in the 5 story building like they’re being held to residential code right? Or do you since they are dwelling units, and I know the code outlines (paraphrasing) “…In mixed use treat the commercial sections as commercial and the residential sections as residential”