#79 Building Inspector opens up about Construction, Contractors and the Code Part I

We open the show with a great tune and then we get right into the questions that were asked by followers, a lot of questions that every contractor have asked themselves, now we finally get a reply. Inspectors expectations when they arrive on site and does a dirty job site factor into the inspection? Plans are never approved, they are reviewed and there is a difference, understand the difference and you as a contractor will understand the inspector that much better. Dealing with a disagreement and or confrontation with an inspector should be handled carefully.

Ontario Canada the Code is law, it is a building code regulation under the Building Code Act and every contractor should make an effort to purchase a copy or download key details for your projects. What is the true purpose of the building code, inspectors, engineers and contractors? Inspectors have the book knowledge, contractors have the on-site knowledge, we should be working together to make the best project.

What really are the basic requirements to becoming a building inspector? What laws can they enforce? Do they have the power to shut down a job site? So many questions for our guest.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, embrace questions from Inspectors, Architects, Designers, other Contractors, Suppliers, build your Circle of Construction on every single renovation project. Can an Inspector walk onto any job site regardless of a warrant and or permission? We wrap up the first part of this show discussing offences and noncompliance of said orders, very interesting to understand your rights as a contractor. One final thought with this show, bribing inspectors.

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

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