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  1. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I agree. I have balconies on my rental condo and they are nothing like this.
  2. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    So as a building inspector do you think this thing violates R302.1?
  3. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    If only - the HOA have jurisdiction of the front yard and you can bet I'd be fined for that. Maybe name and shame on twitter since my neighbor is planning a POTUS run :)
  4. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    It will be Christmas every day if I can get that thing compliant with at least some of the codes :)
  5. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I filed another GRAMA request using your wording. I have filed for an advisory opinion with the State Utah Property Rights department (the city are fighting that hard) but I don't see anywhere else that covers zoning and code. Thoughts?
  6. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    That is a side yard for the end unit. The roof has been there since I moved in in 2004 so I don't know if it was part of the original PUD. It certainly looks ugly but their neighbors have not complained. They are they neighbors on the other side of the monstrous deck.
  7. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I will file another GRAMA request using that wording right now and see if something different comes back. I know that the deck (the city deemed it a "patio" as they have no language in their zoning for a deck but a patio is described as a flat structure no more than 30" high. Either way it...
  8. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    No they don't although an addition this size should never have been approved. Two of the board members who are starry eyed because my neighbor was a Senator verbally approved the deck without seeing plans or approving the materials used.
  9. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I appreciate your input and affirming I'm not "alone or crazy"...I feel like I'm both. Do you know how I could find out the local codes in the State of Utah? It seems crazy that this is not an issue - especially in a desert state.
  10. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    That's what I think too. I've told the city I won't sue them (not that it's easy to sue a city) if they just fix their mistakes but they are fighting this to the death it seems.
  11. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Does that mean the monstrous deck next door to me is not a fire code violation? It's got multiple other violations but it looks like the city are going to get off with it which is why fire code is my last resort.
  12. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Thank you! I will try that.
  13. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    The HOA (at least two of them) just allowed their friend to build this. I am going to call the HOA's insurance and ask if a fire code violation voids the policy. I know we have to do a reserve study every 5 years but they don't make us have a specific amount.
  14. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I trued that but they say they don't enforce it unless you appeal within 10 days of knowing there is a building permit. In other words - they can't be held liable for their mistakes
  15. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Is there somewhere I can find that? There seems to be no links for that and the city are just ignoring that it has a fire code violation. Also, how do I find a zoning consultant that would do a job this small?
  16. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    The reason the city are fighting so hard on this right now is that I requested an AG Advisory Opinion and they are trying to get the AG's office not to issue it based on my "timliness" of the appeal. The city know that there are zoning and code issues but if they can get it dismissed on...
  17. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I'm pretty sure they needed new plans for the new structure but so far they have not submitted any and the GRAMA report does not indicate that any inspections have been done. I would have thought that it would have shown the initial inspection at the very least. They used decks.com to make the...
  18. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I contacted my city councilman at large and he said that he is going to investigate - I'm not holding out much hope as the city are fighting the timelines of the appeal. Do you know if there is a limit on appealing fire code? Also, where could I find a "code consultant" in Utah?
  19. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Sorry - I meant 10+ foot high at the top.
  20. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    The base of the deck is 6 foot but they added railings that bring it up to about 14+ feet. It definitely doesn't fit the definition of a patio which doesn't seem to require a building permit at all.
  21. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    It is indeed! It is 6 feet high at the base and 14+ feet high at the top :(
  22. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Is that not allowed?
  23. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    I applied for the GRAMA report and had it expedited. They have a couple of documents in there that I have never seen. They are now saying that the plans are copyrighted (even though they've changed their minds on that twice and gave me a copy in July). They have included a plan specification...
  24. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Maybe even a TV series :)
  25. J

    What happens if a city approves a deck that seems to violate fire codes

    Interesting! Does that make a difference for the quality of the deck or does it just show his construction guys messed up?
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