Manufacturer Instructions Trump Codes: Difference between revisions

From Open Source Ecology
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Created page with "*Manufacturer instructions must be followed. AND codes must be followed. [https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/threads/code-vs-maufacturers-instructions.5049/page-2#goog...")
 
No edit summary
 
Line 1: Line 1:
*Manufacturer instructions must be followed. AND codes must be followed. [https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/threads/code-vs-maufacturers-instructions.5049/page-2#google_vignette] If codes impose additional requirements, these must be met. Just talk to the [[AHJ]].
*Manufacturer instructions must be followed. AND codes must be followed. [https://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/threads/code-vs-maufacturers-instructions.5049/page-2#google_vignette] If codes impose additional requirements, talk to the [[AHJ]].  
 
More: And codes defer to manufacturer installation manuals and manuals defer to local codes. Somewhat circular argument. Once local is invoked, the AHJ has the authority to make things up, in which case you can challenge it if you don't like it. Cost-benefit depends on the situation. [https://www.doityourself.com/forum/plumbing-piping/647387-pex-piping-hot-water-heater.html]

Latest revision as of 01:31, 2 November 2024

  • Manufacturer instructions must be followed. AND codes must be followed. [1] If codes impose additional requirements, talk to the AHJ.

More: And codes defer to manufacturer installation manuals and manuals defer to local codes. Somewhat circular argument. Once local is invoked, the AHJ has the authority to make things up, in which case you can challenge it if you don't like it. Cost-benefit depends on the situation. [2]