Comments on: The Final Inspection http://inspector911.com/the-final-inspection/328 Resources, Checklists, and Training for inspectors with NFPA and the ICC codes Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:31:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joseph Heimsch http://inspector911.com/the-final-inspection/328/comment-page-1#comment-391 Joseph Heimsch Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:33:18 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=328#comment-391 I agree with paul. Regardless of the "economic climate" we all want one thing that a safe building. Unfortunately after the building is occupied sometimes our concerns as inspectors go by the wayside, and it becomes a struggle to get these few things completed. I believe the bond approach is the encouragement the owner needs to get these things done in a timely manor. I agree with paul. Regardless of the “economic climate” we all want one thing that a safe building. Unfortunately after the building is occupied sometimes our concerns as inspectors go by the wayside, and it becomes a struggle to get these few things completed. I believe the bond approach is the encouragement the owner needs to get these things done in a timely manor.

]]> By: Paul Sabaj http://inspector911.com/the-final-inspection/328/comment-page-1#comment-335 Paul Sabaj Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:04:03 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=328#comment-335 I think all the above comments are great but I still like the idea of a cash bond that is held for a temporary occupancy. I have always held that once the building is occupied you don't have the leverage to get things done and the occupant is then in no hurry to get the check list done. By having the cash bond along with a set time frame I have always seen a more rapid end to the final. It also is a great comprimise to the towns that still have to deal with the political climate and the old boy network. I think all the above comments are great but I still like the idea of a cash bond that is held for a temporary occupancy. I have always held that once the building is occupied you don’t have the leverage to get things done and the occupant is then in no hurry to get the check list done. By having the cash bond along with a set time frame I have always seen a more rapid end to the final. It also is a great comprimise to the towns that still have to deal with the political climate and the old boy network.

]]> By: admin http://inspector911.com/the-final-inspection/328/comment-page-1#comment-304 admin Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:34:38 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=328#comment-304 Great comments and that is our hope is that a joint effort of all parties doing their job pays off in the long run for the client. Everyone wants safe buildings. We also added a couple links in the article with some more resources! Great comments and that is our hope is that a joint effort of all parties doing their job pays off in the long run for the client. Everyone wants safe buildings.

We also added a couple links in the article with some more resources!

]]> By: Mark Spoo http://inspector911.com/the-final-inspection/328/comment-page-1#comment-303 Mark Spoo Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:21:51 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=328#comment-303 I am in total agreement with Don Phillips. In this economic climate building and fire officials MUST look at the inspection process as a BUSINESS. I cannot say that strong enough. Issues on final inspections should delay opening. Gone should be the days of politics and ego's. If building and fire officials desire to be considered professionals they must act like professionals in all aspects from plan review to final acceptance. I am in total agreement with Don Phillips.
In this economic climate building and fire officials MUST look at the inspection process as a BUSINESS. I cannot say that strong enough. Issues on final inspections should delay opening. Gone should be the days of politics and ego’s. If building and fire officials desire to be considered professionals they must act like professionals in all aspects from plan review to final acceptance.

]]> By: Don Phillips http://inspector911.com/the-final-inspection/328/comment-page-1#comment-301 Don Phillips Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:03:41 +0000 http://inspector911.com/?p=328#comment-301 A skilled building official can craft a partial occupancy permit to get them in and set up while the final list of items are being address. A skilled plans examiner can ensure all of the i's and t's are on the plan approval letter so someone already has a checklist. A skilled project manager had been talking to the inspectors since the footing inspection so there are few surprises come building final time. And skilled inspectors point out issues in the framing stage that will need addressed at the final inspection. My point it is a total team effort and if everyone is looking for ways to get people in a building, it can be accomplished. A skilled building official can craft a partial occupancy permit to get them in and set up while the final list of items are being address. A skilled plans examiner can ensure all of the i’s and t’s are on the plan approval letter so someone already has a checklist. A skilled project manager had been talking to the inspectors since the footing inspection so there are few surprises come building final time. And skilled inspectors point out issues in the framing stage that will need addressed at the final inspection.

My point it is a total team effort and if everyone is looking for ways to get people in a building, it can be accomplished.

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