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The drill hole should be just big enough for the PEX. The insulation is then cut to fit between the studs or joist. It looks continuous but it’s not.

Believe it or not, often in California the water heater is included in the T24 energy calculation. Sometimes even the specific model is described. You could check there to see if it is listed. If not you could use any electric or gas boiler that meets your needs.

I find it depends on how loud the music is played😊

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Because the outlet boxes are blue. Keeps everything simple and easily recognizable. 😊

Blue is what I had on hand. If you have a large project you may want to use a more consistent system to document things. In the end you just want to know where things are.

Not sure where you got that info. From the manufacturer - “Can be installed in any position, vertically or horizontally, dial facing upwards or downwards or side-way, water flowing downwards or upwards. Good for outdoor use, pit application.”

I do all my own concrete. If you have a framing or plumbing crew lined up ask them for who they have worked with. Try craigslist but check for a license. Also, just drive around looking for concrete trucks and try talking to the workers. You want to get a good concrete guy to make sure your bolts and holddowns are in the right spot. You may need special inspections on the steel and hold downs, so make sure that’s done before pouring. Also, UFER GROUNd has to go in the footing

Yes, a structural engineer is typically all you would need. If your lot is complicated you may need a soils engineer. But usually it’s just structural for the city permits. Most architects or designers already have ones that they work with and can tell you if it’s necessary or if you can use standard details.

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Here you go: How to build an ADU for $87,000 czcams.com/video/elIlny8lPYg/video.html

This was for a client’s property so I don’t have info on how they split the billing with their renters. I would imagine it wouldn’t be too difficult to split it based on usage percentages and if one renter was consistently pushing he bill up into a higher tier maybe apply the higher rate to their portion??

Absolutely, roof or wall is fine. Try to keep the vent line as short as possible and with minimal elbows. Maximum length allowed is 35’ from dryer to wall or roof termination. However each 45 degree bend counts as 2-1/2’ and each 90 degree bend counts as 5’. An example would be 20’ of straight duct with (4) 90’s would be considered 40’, which is too long. Also, make sure you have a closing flap (but no screen) on your vent hood. This type of hood prevents critters from entering the duct but allows lint to blow out when the dryer is running. A screen will clog with lint and should only be used on bathroom or range hood exhaust lines.

I hope you are able to. Studios are highly profitable with minimum cost and impact. Usually just 1 person living on your property.

The neighborhood is heavily signed with no SB10. But we haven’t had any issues.

If you don’t have enough fall, 1/4” per foot for 3” and 1/8” for 4”, you can install a pump.

@@URBNBLDRS thanks. good advice. i didnt realize it goes to an 1/8th per foot when you use 4' pipe. that will definitely help. its worth the extra few dollars. im owner builder too

We did upsize our gas meter but not the water meter. You can calculate your fixtures and distances to find out if it’s required. Often times you can reduce something and fall under the number that triggers a needed upgrade. Of course if you don’t get enough pressure then you will want to upgrade them.

Yes, new garage and ADU behind

24 hours. Did the inspector sign your inspection card? You should call him

The tape is just to keep the electrical wire and insulation all tight in one line.

@@URBNBLDRS ah hah! okay, I was hunting through code books to see if there was a good reason for the tape use! and convenience is never mentioned. nice work and stellar video, you're saving me so much effort with this thorough review.

Typically this is your second inspection. First inspection is your underground sewer. Some cities require a preconstruction inspection, where they look at your overhead electrical lines, and your site survey along with setbacks.

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You bet

The architectural plans called out all 2x6 construction. This is actually very standard for this area. You can build with 2x4 which saves some money (approx 33%) for studs. The main reasons are insulation requirements were R-21 for exterior walls. Also, it’s very hard to fit all the plumbing in 2x4 walls, so often plumbing walls will be 2x6.

@@URBNBLDRS I live in La Mesa our weather is so mild, I always wondered why architects chose 2 x 6. Thank you for the quick reply. I am really enjoying this series, great work!

@@Rambleon444 max rating you can get in a 2x4 wall is R-15. R-21 for 2x6. Generally I prefer 2x6 framing but recognize there are benefits to 2x4. Especially if you need to maximize space and are only going 1 story. You can always use a 2x6 wall for plumbing where needed.

Hard to say without seeing the plans and existing conditions. Probably around $12-$15k

Thank you! Cheers!

DAE PD-75 Lead Free - They work great. These are just the basic meter, you can also use a gateway and track the usage on-line, or pay a service to do the monitoring and billing for you.

How do you find how to track usage online? Also, how do you meter a sub panel? Super helpful!

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@@joshwhite8819 you can get a 100A smart circuit breaker installed in your main panel. Any load drawn through that circuit can be tracked. It’s the same idea as the water meters. It all comes down to how on hands you want to be and how much you want to spend on your setup

@@URBNBLDRS thank you! If you could do a video about this further I think you’d get good views. A lot of people don’t know this is possible, I’m searching online about adu stuff all the time. This is the first time I’ve seen this possibility. I’ve been planning to install a dual meter but I have solar panels on my main house and by adding the dual meter my adu would miss out on the solar savings. So if I’m to rent to Airbnb or traveling nurses I’d miss out on the savings so this is a great idea to be able to track but still get the benefit of both. Thank you!

Nope. To fail is rare.

Glad to hear. Those cleanouts can be a bear to seal when they are under pressure

Thanks Ralph

20’ of 4AWG copper wire or 20’ of 1/2” rebar at the bottom of the footing. The sewer connection will be made later. You just need the under slab plumbing inspected.

@@URBNBLDRS Yes sir, copy that, i will do the same to my in coming adu. still waiting for the permit, DSD noted that it us in proceses... youre the man.

Thank you Erik. Glad you like them!

Sorry to hear about that. Hope you can find a work around. Let me know if I can help

@@URBNBLDRS Thanks, going to have to just do the next best thing. Got buddies in the trades, one is a sheet rocker. We’ll pull one wall next to our kitchen, maybe a closet. That’s most of the worry. Going to pack it like you’ve shown. Really, thanks. I’ve looked at so many videos now-but what you’ve got there looks like the safest, surest way. There’s is some insulation and sound board there, but not nearly enough. We’ll foam seal the pipes, like you show. Quiet the electrical boxes. Use that same Rocksol. 👍💪💥

@@atticussfinch9001 sounds like you got the right attitude. Getrdone!

For high severity fire zones the city gives you options. This might help: www.sandiegocounty.gov/pds/docs/pds198.pdf