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Building Codes / Code Enforcement

Most Creative Illegal Conversion

Posted on: February 23, 2010November 9, 2011

This is by far the most creative conversion of a structure into a residence I’ve ever seen.  It’s a pool!  Can anyone top this? It’s a pool, no […]

property maintenance

Up on a Roof

Posted on: February 23, 2010November 9, 2011

Calling all inspectors.  Help me help a prosecutor decide what violations this picture contains .  The person is storing tires on a roof and says they’re planters.  Illegal […]

Foreclosure / Politics / Politics and building codes / property maintenance

Frustration in Dealing with Foreclosed Properties

Posted on: February 11, 2010November 9, 2011

I’m recently back from the Region III conference in Brooklyn Park, MN put on by AMBO.  This year I stayed an extra night courtesy of Mother Nature (my […]

Building Codes / Code Enforcement / Fire Prevention / Ordinances / property maintenance

Which Code Should I Use?

Posted on: February 5, 2010November 9, 2011

I recently did an all day training for the Illinois Fire Inspectors Association and I found myself talking about using multiple codes for violations.  Fire inspectors often work […]

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