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Mr. Walker,

I have not researched the validity of the code requirements you cited and am not sure if you are referring to just one person when you speak of the "inspector" and the "building official".  Regardless of what we think here, just as in almost any type of dispute, you should move up the supervisory ladder (even to elected officials if necessary) with your complaint until it is resolved one way or the other.

Bob McCormick
CodeWorks, Inc.
9311 University Blvd
Orlando, FL 32817-1708
407-718-6202
rmccormick at prodigy.net

Building Code Administration & Management Services

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Charles Walker 
  To: codetalk at myfloridacode.com 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 7:35 PM
  Subject: [Florida Code Talk] Questionable call by Building official



  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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