Todd: Have had to do this at least three or four times over the years. A disclaimer letter at least covers your butt, but a call to the AHJ gets results - I recommend both. The reason we would normally NOT rat out a client is the chance of losing future work; if said client is adamant about putting you at risk of some future liability, they're not really worth keeping in the long run. But be absolutely sure that you're correct before calling in the cavalry, as that can be REALLY embarrassing if they don't back you up. A discrete call and run-through with the AHJ isn't a bad idea in that context ...
Steve L. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd - FPDC Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 7:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Owner refusal I just coming from a church project where they added an 8 x 16 wooden canopy at the main entry. The project super (and also church member) has adamantly refused to install sprinklers even though they are required. I have told him that they are needed by Code, buy he remains defiant. I assume that the AHJ would pick up on it during final inspection, but can't count on it. My plan is to write a letter to the church (my client) stating that protection is required by Code and is my best advice, but if they choose not to, I am not responsible for the consequences. How have others handled similar situations? The inspection for CO is schedules for Friday. Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
