Box Fill

Related terms

• Inspection

  A code official's review of work at defined stages (rough-in, framing, final) to verify compliance before the next phase can proceed. Fai…

• Branch Circuit

  Wiring from a breaker to the outlets/devices it serves. Circuit count and dedicated circuits are core to any kitchen, bath, or addition.

• Bonding (Pools/Gas/Water)

  Tying metallic systems together so they can't carry a dangerous voltage difference. Specific bonding is required for gas piping, water li…

• Building Drain / Sewer Lateral

  The main drain leaving the house to the city sewer or septic. Aging clay/cast laterals are a major hidden-cost risk in older homes.

• Boiler

  A heating appliance that heats water for radiators, baseboard, or radiant floors (hydronic heat) rather than blowing warm air.

• Camera / Scope Inspection

  Running a camera down the sewer lateral to find breaks, bellies, or root intrusion before they become an emergency — wise before a major…

• Blower Door Test

  A fan-and-gauge test measuring whole-house air leakage. Code increasingly requires a passing result after major remodels.

• Carbon Monoxide (CO) Risk

  Colorless toxic gas from incomplete combustion. Cracked exchangers, backdrafting, and bad venting cause it — driving CO-alarm and venting…