November 19, 2008

Span Charts

School Inspectors

 

Dear Chapter Members,

As I am writing this Chapter letter this month, I am also gazing out the window and enjoying the fall colors and the great weather we are having lately. I am also daydreaming about a pack trip into the

Book Cliffs on horseback that I am planning to do this week. We truly do live in a beautiful and unique area.

Ok, I will quit daydreaming and get back to the letter. How many times have you been asked, “Do I really need a building permit?” or “Why do I have to have a building permit for finishing my own basement?" First of all I will try and explain that I will make the permit process a painless and hopefully a good experience for them. If the experience is good for the homeowner, he then will tell his neighbors

and hopefully more people will do the right thing and submit for a building permit and we are able to achieve safer remodels.I also, explain that their home is an investment. If your home does not comply with the building codes, the value of your investment could be reduced. Insurance companies may not cover work done without permits and inspections.

A property owner, who can show that code requirements were strictly met and have carefully maintained records, has a strong ally if something happens that may result in a lawsuit.

I then try and explain the hazards of unsafe construction and safety issues and hopefully change their negative views of building permits and building inspectors!

I hope each of us not only have a goal to achieve safer buildings but also to work on good public relations with all those we come in contact with each day.

Have a GREAT month and hope to see you at the November 19th Chapter meeting.

Dave Johnson

1ST Vice President

Beehive Chapter

 

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