globe trekker
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Greetings to you all!
I have been asked for my opinion on the aspect of Res. Bldg. Code Administration.
SCENARIO: AHJ has adopted an edition of the I-codes (2003, or 2006 or 2009 or
2012), and is administering them as best as they can / know how to. In between
what has been adopted and the next code edition to be adopted, the AHJ decides
to start requiring different aspects of what they have adopted. Whether that "new"
aspect is soil conditions of sites, validity of termite spraying, minimum required
amounts of thermal insulation installation, nailing patterns, verification of wood
grades or anything else in what they have adopted. The AHJ has not been previously
requiring or inspecting for any of the "new" aspects, but decides that they want to
start requiring and inspecting for the (minimum) requirements.
FWIW, everything that the AHJ is "now" requiring is in the their adopted edition
of the I-codes, and not an amendment of any kind.
QUESTION # 1: Do any of you have this scenario? If so, how do you handle it?
QUESTION # 2: Is there any kind of legal "overstepping" of the AHJ authority in
a situation like this?
Thanks for your input!
.
I have been asked for my opinion on the aspect of Res. Bldg. Code Administration.
SCENARIO: AHJ has adopted an edition of the I-codes (2003, or 2006 or 2009 or
2012), and is administering them as best as they can / know how to. In between
what has been adopted and the next code edition to be adopted, the AHJ decides
to start requiring different aspects of what they have adopted. Whether that "new"
aspect is soil conditions of sites, validity of termite spraying, minimum required
amounts of thermal insulation installation, nailing patterns, verification of wood
grades or anything else in what they have adopted. The AHJ has not been previously
requiring or inspecting for any of the "new" aspects, but decides that they want to
start requiring and inspecting for the (minimum) requirements.
FWIW, everything that the AHJ is "now" requiring is in the their adopted edition
of the I-codes, and not an amendment of any kind.
QUESTION # 1: Do any of you have this scenario? If so, how do you handle it?
QUESTION # 2: Is there any kind of legal "overstepping" of the AHJ authority in
a situation like this?
Thanks for your input!
.