Originally Posted by
Phillip Stojanik
I do fully realize that that does not make it right from the purist code interpretation point of view, but it does not change the local reality that local inspectors have to deal with here.
If we write this up as a problem we will get no support from any quarter;
Call us "back woods" if you will but can you at least appreciate our predicament?
Phillip,
I don't call you "back woods", and I do understand an appreciate your predicament, HOWEVER ...
Down in South Florida we (home inspector who cared) suffered through the same lack of back up from anyone, BUT, we kept writing it up, providing the code sections, kept discussing these issues (there were many like this) with the local building officials, and, *eventually* the local building official (I guess) got tired of hearing from home inspectors about what the code said and why weren't they (code inspectors) applying the code, and, eventually, those same code inspectors began enforcing those items.
It did not happen overnight, it took many years, but, because the code was so clear and concise as to what it was saying, perhaps those code inspector re-thought their positions and started enforcing the code. How many years? Be patient, maybe 10 years or more - but persistence pays off.
In the mean time, you just have to 'suck it up' and write it up, with the back up code section, and when you get no support from anyone, your client will read the code section you provided with in your report with the write up and think 'Jeez, is my home inspector the only one who can read? this is so clear in not allowing that.', your client will know you are right, and, eventually, so will others.
Just because 'everyone' exceeds the speed limit does not change the fact that the speed limit is what it is - and is clearly stated what it is.