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This is typical of some rouge inspectors. Call the CBO and it goes away
if not in book, can be resolved in one day normally.

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Subject: Re: [Florida Code Talk] Questionable call by Building official

(This is not intended to be legal advice) 

If it were me, and my county had a board of rules and appeals, I would
file an appeal.  In my experience, the filing of an appeal is enough to
lead to a discussion that frequently resolves the matter without the
hearing being necessary.  And if it doesn't get resolved, you have a set
date by which the matter will be resolved.    If your county does not
have such a board, you can use the binding interpretation process in Fla
Stat 553.775 which is very fast. 

Good luck

Robert

Robert S. Fine, Esq., AIA


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To: codetalk at myfloridacode.com <codetalk at myfloridacode.com>
Sent: Wed May 20 19:35:05 2009
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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