#80 Building Inspector opens up about Construction, Contractors and the Code Part II

We get right into Part II beginning with do inspectors look for any contractor licenses? From there we get into the requirements to become an inspector, all of the exams associated with each section of a home and once you pass the exams you can begin to inspect each section of the Code. We get right into key details of the Code and how the powers at be came to sign off on these Codes and we bring up the “ball” drain test and all of the stages of inspections and what Inspectors are typically looking for all the way to final occupancy inspection. We dissect the Ontario Building Code and discuss the different Parts and how they apply to us and our projects and that leads us to making changes on site and how they should be addressed on the drawings and the proper paperwork. Then we get into zoning and how that can impact your new build, your addition, your renovation and all contractors should be aware of this information and how it implies to you in your city. What happens if you begin construction without a permit and someone from the City Planning Dept. is notified what can happen to you the homeowner, the contractors and any trades working on site. Who actually receives any and all orders to compile? Boosting about how many homes and or projects you as a contractor have built means nothing to an Inspector, they are there to see the current project and the quality on that project, not previous work. Bottom line, Inspectors do not inspect for the quality of workmanship, they inspect for the building code.

Don’t forget we have Construction History from Manny at the beginning of the show, Building Code Talk with Manny at the midpoint and Green Book Talk with Carlito at the near end.

Thank You Mr. Smith Building Inspector for joining the show and sharing so much great insight about construction, contractors and the code.

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