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Comments (12)Good news, I passed my inspection. I got a different inspector today, and she didn't even bother to go outside and look at the roof vent or venture into the basement to see what I have left after ripping out the loop vent. All she did was tap on the vent pipe and ask, "Is this under test." Yep. "OK, it's approved." I could have run the drain pipe into a trash barrel! A bit OT, but she also did the electrical inspection which consisted of a less-than-thorough check to see if I had the proper staple spacing and had plastic grommets on metal boxes. Approved! I guess she was too busy to actually check the circuits, breakers, loads, etc. Is this how inspections typically work? Do they assume that because I'm going through the trouble of getting a permit that I will follow code? I expected a more diligent inspection of my work, especially considering this is a complete DIY project which is noted on my permit....See MoreInspection items
Comments (6)NYS licenses home inspectors...and, the home inspection is NOT a code inspection. In addition, anyone who states something complies with code if they are not a licensed code official is engaging in unlicensed practice...which may answer the question posed by davidandkasie "how can an inspector say that everything is to code when ALL electrical outlets are ungrounded?" That said, the inspection of new construction is not truly a home inspectionÂÂsimply because the house has yet to be called upon to performÂe.g. laundry loads, showers, toilet flushing, electrical loads etc. It is merley a walk through inspection. Now, if all the electrical outlets are ungrounded, how did it pass the town building code inspection? In addition, what other issue might there be that the "home inspector" canÂt see because they are hidden behind wallsÂand may not rear their ugly heads until months down the line? I say this because I hate to see anyone put too much stock in these pseudo-home "walk through" inspectionsÂespecially when they are performed by individuals who are unlicensed in codeÂ.and fail to realize that they are being deceptive by leading the buyer to think otherwise. Last but not least, most builder warranties are very difficult to make use ofÂas the warranty company will require you give the builder every chance to fix the issue before any action is takenÂ.even then, the result is usually an "arbitration" that favors the builder. IMO, get these issues resolved NOW....See MoreFailed building inspection - opinions please
Comments (28)Getting a variance isn't necessarily the big deal that it appear. It just galls you that you have to go through the process. Make the architect and builder attend the meeting with you. It's the least they can do. The solution can be thrashed out at the meeting. Have them present so they can answer any questions. I suggest you develop a plan to rework the steps. Place a landing half way down and turn them 90 degrees. This will provide you with additional room in run. It's not ideal, but it might work. The bottom line is it's going to cost you money. No getting around that. Try the variance route first....See MoreBuilder forgot inspection
Comments (13)Just to be clear. Generally, everyone pays for their own negligence in a contract, regardless of the terms of the contract. Even in a time and materials contract you are only required to pay for the necessary time and materials to complete the job and don’t have to pay for time to correct improperly performed work or buy replacement materials. Contracts regularly disclaim a duty, but not negligence. For example, your contract might disclaim responsibility for processes that fall outside norms. So your contractor should be responsible for this problem....See More- 5 years ago
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