I'd like to echo Rick's comments however would like to add that before speaking with any of my supervisors, I'd like the matter brought to my attention first. I'd like to think that I am reasonable while still meeting the "intent" of the code and maybe not the "letter" of the code. I have educated some contractors as well as been educated myself by them. But if you and I can't come to a solution that works for everyone, then by all means, move on up that food chain. If my supervisor is willing to sign off on something I'm not, then I'm a happy camper. They say that something flows downhill and I say it also flows uphill. Although this is my personal opinion, I'm sure that it is generally accepted.
I have even congratulated some contractors with well laid out, clear and complete submittals. I don't see why it can't go both ways. ;) Steve Smith Colorado Springs Fire Department -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Matsuda, Richard Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 10:05 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Telling an AHJ "No" ? City of Dallas tries to treat all persons as "customers" including public citizens, builders, architects, and contractors. We even have to take mandatory customer service training classes which is a great help for all of us. I agree with Ed. If you have a problem with me, then I encourage you to speak to my supervisors or even to city council members to voice your complaints. I think I've learned most of my knowledge from listening to the many patient sprinkler contractors in the area who were willing to take the time to explain things to me. However, if I'm doing a good job, then please also voice your appreciation. Scold me and praise me like a dog...and I'll happily do my best to do what's right. rick matsuda, city of dallas _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
