I got some advice from the local code violation department chief. He said to have the homeowner file a complaint locally. They will investigate and help the homeowner file a complaint with state licensing. They can revoke his local competency card, but since he is state-licensed, the AHJ can't do much unless the building official turns him in for willful violations.
On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 5:20 PM Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar < [email protected]> wrote: > I would sleep on any decision you make on this. You might just get the > Barney Fife of code inspection. Things can always get worse for everyone. > Good Luck! > > > > *Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar > "we go where powerlines don't" > http://members.sti.net/offgridsolar/ > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/b0deae68c1e57512a0ca29fdd7c7a8bf86c58170?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.sti.net%2Foffgridsolar%2F&userId=1613865&signature=38cc32f61209031f> > e-mail [email protected] <[email protected]> > text 209 813 0060* > > On Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:06:05 -0700, Solar Energy Solutions < > [email protected]> wrote: > > I would suggest a led tile roof pipe Jack to go over those stand offs To > be installed by the original roofer. > > *Andrew Koyaanisqatsi* > President > > > *Solar Energy Solutions, Inc.The BRIGHT CHOICE* > > *Since 1987,** helping you and your * > *Portland neighbors move** towards an environmentally sustainable future.* > > > *503-238-4502 <503-238-4502>www.SolarEnergyOregon.com > <https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/15368005c9945bd83a08c7ff51e14adb4884e0e4?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.solarenergyoregon.com%2F&userId=1613865&signature=6dc617e0328264e8>* > > On Sep 28, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Jason Szumlanski < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > There were multiple failed rough inspections, but I think there were so > many violations that the inspector didn't even make it up into the attic. > This happens to be right at the top of the ladder access to the attic! > You can't miss it! Ultimately this never passed final inspections (except > structural because the contractor perjured himself on an inspection > affidavit). The whole system is going to have to be removed, roof repaired, > and system reinstalled properly. > > Subsequent to his shoddy work, another electrical contractor came in and > installed a whole home generator with transfer switch, unwittingly moving > the PV AC fusible disconnect from the line side of the existing to the load > side of the new service disconnect. No matter... the fusible disconnect was > wired wrong and was missing a grounding bushing. No surprise there. It all > needs redoing. > > I just remembered - the plans showed tile hooks also, so they didn't even > try to follow the permitted plans. I don't like hooks in SW Florida anyway > due to wind, so at least they chose a better attachment in the Universal > Tile Mount, but there was no attempt to install it correctly. > > Jason > > > On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 1:27 PM Will White <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Do you not have electrical inspectors out there? I'm also not usually one >> to rat on another contractor but this is burn the house down bad. >> >> On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 12:14 PM Jason Szumlanski < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >>> Does anyone have any thoughts on turning in a fellow licensed contractor >>> for egregious violations of code and workmanship practices? I ran across >>> one this weekend that should definitely not own a ladder or even a >>> screwdriver. I'm compelled to turn him into the state, but I don't really >>> want to be "that guy." I'm encouraging the homeowner to do something about >>> it, but the process is rather difficult. >>> >>> P.S. This happens to be an Electrical Contractor, not a Solar >>> Contractor. In Florida, both specialties can install PV. 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