Carbon Monoxide (CO) Risk

Related terms

• Backdrafting

  Combustion gases (including CO) being pulled back into the house instead of up the flue, often from negative pressure caused by exhaust f…

• Cast Iron Drain

  Older quiet but corrodible drain piping. Deteriorated cast iron under slabs/in stacks is a common reason for invasive plumbing work.

• 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…

• Central Air Conditioner

  A split system with an outdoor condenser and indoor coil that cools the whole house through the existing ductwork.

• 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.

• Circuit Breaker

  An automatic switch that interrupts a circuit on overload or short, resettable unlike a fuse. The modern overcurrent device.

• 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.

• Cleanout

  A capped access fitting for snaking/clearing the drain line. Code requires them at intervals and direction changes.