Inspector caught on camera inspecting roof from the ground
Given the technology that is all around us, an inspector needs to act as if everything he or she does is being videotaped. Unfortunately one inspector in Largo, Florida didn’t follow this rule and ended up getting caught by an owner’s surveillance camera. It shows the inspector walking right past a ladder. His boss said he was “counseled” regarding this way of inspecting but no other steps were taken to discipline him according to a report by NBC Channel 8 in Tampa Bay.
When the chief building inspector went to the property, he found numerous deficiencies with the roof. The public responded by arguing that cities just want the permit revenue but don’t want to spend time doing quality inspections. This is very bad publicity because we justify what we do by asserting public safety. You can watch the video by following the link.
