I hear you, but I’ve actually run into a couple situations where skipping the purple came back to bite someone. Had a job last year—inspector was in a mood, saw no purple, and made the poor guy cut out half his work just to “prove” it was primed. Total headache. I get the frustration, though. Sometimes it feels like we’re just painting for the inspector, not for the pipe. But after seeing a few folks get burned, I just suck it up and use the purple. At least it keeps the peace, even if it’s a bit much sometimes.
Yeah, I get what you mean. It does feel a bit over the top sometimes, but after hearing stories like that, I’m leaning toward just following the rules too. It’s annoying, but if it saves a bunch of hassle with inspectors down the line, maybe it’s worth the extra step. I’d rather not risk having to redo everything... that sounds like a nightmare.
Honestly, I’ve learned the hard way that cutting corners just isn’t worth it. Inspectors can be sticklers, and if something’s not up to code, you’re looking at delays and extra costs. I get that some of the requirements seem excessive, but in the long run, it’s usually cheaper and less stressful to do it right from the start. Have you ever had to deal with a failed inspection before? That’s when it really hits home how much hassle it can be.
if something’s not up to code, you’re looking at delays and extra costs
- Been there—failed a bathroom reno inspection once because I used the wrong trap under the sink. Had to rip it out and start over.
- Now I double-check pipe sizes and venting before calling anyone in.
- Sometimes the codes feel overkill, but they do catch stuff you might miss.
Ever had to redo work that was already covered up? That’s the worst.
Yeah, ripping out finished work is just brutal. I get why codes are strict, but sometimes it feels like they’re just waiting for you to mess up on the tiniest thing. I’m super paranoid about inspections now—double and triple check everything before closing up a wall. It’s a pain, but honestly, I’d rather be safe than have a leak or worse down the line. You’re not alone in this... home renos always seem to have some kind of surprise.
