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I see new roofs and re roofs that do not comply with the secondary barrier, is this still required or are the inspectors not doing their jobs by passing them?

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   1. Re: Reroof Inspections (Bob Koning)


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Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:33:33 -0500
From: "Bob Koning" <Bob at ContractorsInstitute.com>
Subject: Re: [Florida Code Talk] Reroof Inspections
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The Building Department may accept an affidavit (usually required to be
backed up with photographs of the roof decking) from the roofing
contractor that the deck is attached according to the standard. 



You need to suggest it to the local building official or your
commissioner.





R.J.Koning - Director

Contractors Institute

rjkoning at contractorsinstitute.com
<mailto:rjkoning at contractorsinstitute.com> 

8301 Joliet Street

Hudson, Fl 34667

727-863-5147







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Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 5:49 AM
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Subject: [Florida Code Talk] Reroof Inspections



I hear constant complaints from contractors about the new reroof
inspection requirements, and it's hard not to understand their
complaints. Many jurisdictions are requiring that a contractor
completely strip a roof and renail and wait for the inspector.
Logically, it's hard to strip a roof and renail and have it inspected in
one day since the inspector might be coming early in the morning. So,
the contractor typically starts on one day and then has to wait until
the next day to get the inspection. To me it seems like a lawsuit
waiting to happen. I spoke to a contractor about this yesterday and he
stated that he went to a seminar put on by his insurance company and he
asked about this very scenario. The insurance rep assured him that if he
was denied the abiltity to cover the roof by the Building Department
that his company would certainly be very aggressive in pursuing legal
action against the local Building Department for any damages to the
house. 

>From my perspective the whole thing doesn't make any sense. I'm not sure
why it isn't a standard that all Building Departments require an in
progress inspection for this type of inspection. Wasn't the whole reason
for this new code to prevent water damage to the interior of houses? It
seems that this lack of cooperation between contractors and building
departments is creating a scenario where water damage is possible. I've
checked the code book myself, and there is nothing that states that
clearly describes the scope of this required inspection, so it is
possible that building departments could show some understanding and
allow roofing contractors some liberty on this matter. 

Anyway, that's my soap box speach for the day. You are welcome to chime
in and provide your perspective, especially if you work for a building
department that has this policy of wanting a contractor to strip a roof
and wait. 
Thanks, 
Ace

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