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  1. jar546

    The Necessity of Reinspection Fees in Building Code Enforcement: A Building Official's Perspective

    As a Building Official who managed Building Departments in two different states, I've grappled with a persistent issue: a chronic shortage of building inspectors. This is not a unique situation, as many building departments nationwide face similar challenges. Reflecting on my nearly two decades...
  2. J

    Failed Foundation Inspection

    I have a safety concern regarding an accessory building under construction on my neighbors property. I live in OKC, OK and my neighbor poured what I thought to be a patio late 2018. A few months later he began erecting a 30x40 metal shop building on the slab. There was no footing or piers...
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