No better case can be made for rental inspections than when a terrible fire happens. In San Bernadino, California, 26 dwelling units were destroyed in a fire. When […]
Building Codes / Code Enforcement
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Access to building permit information via smart phone
Access to building permit information has taken an impressive step forward in New York City. DNAinfo.com reports that people with a smart phone can scan a building permit […]
Foreclosure
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Housing prices continue to fall
Do you work in a jurisdiction where housing prices continue to fall? Check out this report at Clear Capital to see if your jurisdiction can expect more problems. […]
Building Codes / Liability
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Insurance consequences of working without a permit
There are consequences for the homeowner who has work done on his or her home without a permit beyond contending with the local building official. What if a […]
Court cases / Fire Prevention / Liability / training
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Region III conference in Minnesota
I actually escaped the snow in Chicago this week by heading up to the Region III ICC conference in Minnesota where the weather was sunny. I always have […]
Code Enforcement
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Women in Code Enforcement
My friends at the Women in Code Enforcement and Development ICC group have their new website up and running. You can find it at www.wicedicc.org The group is […]