I think one of the key requirements to being a Home Inspector is to have a sense of humor. If we could not get a chuckle out of the stuff we see in homes, we might be forced to work at rendering plants, empty porta-potties, or become bikini waxers. While today’s example will require repairs by professionals other than the ones that created the problem----they will, I am sure, get their turn in due time. It is very common for Licensed Plumbers to just plain not give a damn about the structures that they are running their pipes in. What plumbers do in homes, reminds me of termites that just keep eating and eating until all the structure they are living in collapses around them in a pile of wood-mush and squished termites. Usually the destruction of the framing comes from free-for-all cutting of wood structural members with a sawzall----the tool plumbers should be required to be licensed to use. Sawzalls don’t kill houses----plumbers kill houses. In this case, a hammer or axe was used to remove one side of the metal hanger that supports the end of this 12’ long floor joist. The plumber figured his pipe was more important than the metal hanger. While not a huge structural concern (the house is not going to fall down), the joist should be adequately supported. In this case, adequate support can likely be achieved by bolting a ledger onto the foundation under the joist. Charles Buell
I find it ironic that the same licensed professions we often call to make repairs to the things we find wrong are the same licensed professionals that create what we find wrong to begin with. 
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Sawzall Rules!! Very true Charles, lots of plumbers have the slogan...."Have Sawzall, Will Travel."
I guess there was no code inspection of the work so it mattered not!
Always enjoy reading your posts, Charlie. In the 70's I was transitioning myself from an auto mechanic into a carpenter by way of being a plumber. A brother-in-law-owned that business and was kind enough to hire me in between my sparse carpentry jobs. One of his plumbers has the attitude, there are about 40 joists down this row. They'll never miss this one.
Many times there are no inspections on the work. Where are all the craftsmen in this country?
Ian, it is a viscious (but very handy) tool
Gary, the code guys, after original rough framing, never go in the crawl space in my experience
Glenn, thanks. So the plumber plays a "numbers" game----hope he guesses correctly:)
Harry, see my comment to Gary. When I focus on defects with most posts it may not be a fair representation of what goes on generally. (idea for future post:)
It is amazing some of the pictures I see here from Inspectors. Here is another great example. Thanks for sharing
Charles,
On joists hangers there are lots of holes. On purpose! Every hole needs to be filled with special nails. Cutting away half the hanger is nuts.
Well I'd be happy I could laugh at it, because I really don't think I'd want to be a bikini waxer. YUCK
You know the pictures did not live up to the post title. But I do love a sawsall.
Au contrare mon ami . . . I think bikini-waxers have a ton of chuckles and stories!! Great call out of the plumber's handiwork.
Tony, there really is no end to it----and I am but one inspector:)
Terry, sometimes the obvious seems to elude people:)
Tammy----I will stick to crawl spaces:)
Gene, I assumed that this one would disappoint you:)
Carla, I will have to take your word for it! LOL I am surprised you didn't throw me in the gutter for this one:)
Mr Charles,
I see nothing amusing about what you have writted here.
Nutsy
Nutsy, I heard about your experience with getting waxed---or maybe that was "whacked?"
I wonder what would happen if the plumbing test included sawzalls instead of pencils? Do you think anyone would pass?
Hi Charles, besides getting that stuff to run downhill and getting paid on Friday, what else matters?
Michael---but then they might not have anything to sit on:)
Frank---there is the "basics" afterall:)
Apparently this plumber is not adiquitely supported. And just think he made $100/hr for that.
That's some good work up there!
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Doug, for sure their hourly rate is right up there with electricians.
Jay, looks like Billy Jays was already there
Mr Charles,
The mere thought of a full body wax makes me go off so to speak.
Nutsy, going off
Nutsy, things must have changed----you used to enjoy it:)
Very true Charles. That been the theme for several of the comments / photos on my facebook business page this last week. Damn plumbers :)
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Reuben, they sure like their sawzalls:)