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I am trying to obtain a C.O. for a residence we have completed and the building official has taken some liberties with his judgement.  I usually try to do what is asked of me by the building officials as I will likely be one one day but this one is taking it a bit far.

 

We have installed an attic ladder (aluminum ladder) in the garage and the inspector refuses to issue a C.O. until the attic ladder and hatch is painted with fire resistant paint.  Further, he insists that we install GFCI receptacles in the dining room (not kitchen) which is not required by the N.E.C. or the Florida Building Code.  I took the book to him and asked for him to show it to me and he said that it is not in the Code but it is in "his code" and it is what he wants to see.  He insists that the house will not pass until the hatch is painted with fire retardant paint and the recepatcles in the dining room (not kitchen) are changed.

 

To make matters worse, he is the electrical inpector for the jurisdiction and is not licensed to do any other inspections.  Does anyone have any suggestions on this one?  Soem of you are building officials on here and may be able to help me out.

 

Charles Walker

CW Building Contractor, inc

CBC 1250992  CCC 1325996 CFC 1427782  

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