Subject: #2 / plumbing ... 408 Lakeview Avenue, Wake Forest, NC
Date: 4/19/2006 11:08:22 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Hest Assoc
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To: sraye@fmrealty.com
CC: hamatydefense@yahoo.com


Sherri,

After speaking with our mutual clients this evening, Teresa and Charbel, it seems as though the aspect of the plumbing waste piping was trying to be "sold off" to them as moot, basically under the premise that Mr. Geer stated that the plumbing worked adequately and the he had subsequently contacted a member of the Town of Wake Forest Inspections Department and they told him that the home had passed all inspections and that there existed no issues.

Acting on the Hamaty's behalf, regardless as to who said what and to whom ... the NC Building Code is quite clear regarding the descending slope of sewer waste piping and to what degree based on what size of pipe.  It is not based on an interpretive value as to "it's okay."  As to the cleanout requirement within the NC Building Code, it too is specifically clear as to when cleanouts are required.  We mentioned both within our Plumbing review, as well as, providing photos of levels and piping to affirm our validation. 

We stand strong that these items do not now, nor did they at the time of original construction meet Code; and would ask that corrective action be taken to provide remedy.

Or, we would ask Mr. Geer to provide in writing to the Hamaty's the name of the person contacted, means of contact (number called) and the time / date; and the overview of the conversation, as well as, his signature attesting to the affiance of the statements within.

Sincerely, Gary H.



Gary Hestand

Hestand Associates, INC.
PO Box 17128
Raleigh, North Carolina 27619


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