Eric,

What was the final outcome of your original scenario?

Did you ever contact the AHJ to find out why they didn't call what you saw? I know you don't care what they do, but it may help you word it better in the future so that you don't have to waste time on needless controversy.

Robert,
Can you take a picture of the next instance you see that you consider "right?" Or maybe you could take a picture of the next time you see them missing? Anything would help.

Also, where you think they are missing, is the roof always greater than 3:12 pitch? Just curious.

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