Wow, the AHJs are the problem??? :) And yes, all the GC's say we don't have all this "hassle" when we use your competitors (sans shaft spkrs). Same concept, different specifics were hitting us. Competitor installing grocery store as light hazard. Another grocery store had CPVC in sales area, below the ceiling (yes, featured in FPC "What's Wrong") And best of all, 3 story light hazard office building with a 13D tank and pump- even tho the city main was adjacent, tap fees were cheap, and supply strong.
Rather than rant and rave amongst we compliant contractors, we elected to present a series of educational programs for the AHJs. By educating them on what is right and wong, they can take their new-found knowledge and properly enforce the code. I often think how my rationalization for breaking the code would sound when offered as a defense whilst facing a widow's attorney in court. TLV, you can take credit for that mindset you taught me! But imagine having to say "well, everyone else leaves them out, too" in front of a judge with your financial future in his hands. There's been numerous items when we've been told we're the only ones that ask about it, worry about it, etc. We take it as a compliment, not that we're missing a chance for profit improvement. George Church Rowe Sprinkler -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg McGahan Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: hydraulic elevators George, The AHJ's are the problem!! They say "we want what code says" but they are allowing other contractors to get away with it because the AHJ's do not know what they are doing! Here is the flip side of doing things right; if the AHJ is allowing other contractors to get away with this type of stuff then we end up looking bad to the GC's when we scream foul on their jobs when the electrical contractor hits them with the shunt trip change order and the GC did not have to do provide on previous jobs due to non-compliant contractors. And BTW, we are not infallible and have our own shortcomings as well so I am not trying to be "holier than thou" so to speak, but I appreciate the kind comments. Greg Living Water Fire Protection, LLC 1160 McKenzie Road Cantonment, FL 32533 850-937-1850 Fax: 850-937-1852 _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
