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I do not know the entire situation, however I have seen an informal
interpretation of the hatch question.  Maybe this is what the inspector is
trying to accomplish:
http://www.boaf.net/pdf/I-List/3967.pdf


Jay Coughlin wrote:

> 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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> (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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> From: codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com
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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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