Do you shut down dangerous systems?

[James H. Bushart]

About 35 years ago in a military hospital, a civilian dependent (female) died on the operating table. A defibrillator was used to revive her which resulted in a small burn mark near her breast. When she recovered, she successfully sued the hospital, the surgeon, and the manufacturer of the defibrillator for her "disfigurement".

No good deed goes unpunished.

[Jack L. Gilleland]

Michael - what does winterizing plumbing have to do with LIFE THREATENING. Is anyone here going to tell me that if they found a GAS Leak of sufficient strength to scare an HI they are not going to shut the gas off and warn the inhabitants. Maybe even call the Gas CO. Just skip out the back door and write "Environmental Conditions prohibit continuation of inspection". OHHHH WELLLLL.

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by jbushart

About 35 years ago in a military hospital, a civilian dependent (female) died on the operating table. A defibrillator was used to revive her which resulted in a small burn mark near her breast. When she recovered, she successfully sued the hospital, the surgeon, and the manufacturer of the defibrillator for her "disfigurement".

No good deed goes unpunished.

That's how waivers came about. Can't even get into a hospital now without a waiver. Pretty soon, we'll have to sign waivers with the government in order to drive ours cars on the freeways.

[Christopher Currins]

Originally Posted by jgilleland

Michael - what does winterizing plumbing have to do with LIFE THREATENING. Is anyone here going to tell me that if they found a GAS Leak of sufficient strength to scare an HI they are not going to shut the gas off and warn the inhabitants. Maybe even call the Gas CO. Just skip out the back door and write "Environmental Conditions prohibit continuation of inspection". OHHHH WELLLLL.

And pray the house doesn't blow-up when you start your vehicle.

[rshuey]

Originally Posted by jbushart

About 35 years ago in a military hospital, a civilian dependent (female) died on the operating table. A defibrillator was used to revive her which resulted in a small burn mark near her breast. When she recovered, she successfully sued the hospital, the surgeon, and the manufacturer of the defibrillator for her "disfigurement".

No good deed goes unpunished.

Even despite all that, some people are still decent and pick man over money.

I agree with you in the fact that you can be liable. But I would feel better knowing I tried. If someone is spineless, then so be it. It takes all kinds.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by jgilleland

Michael - what does winterizing plumbing have to do with LIFE THREATENING. Is anyone here going to tell me that if they found a GAS Leak of sufficient strength to scare an HI they are not going to shut the gas off and warn the inhabitants. Maybe even call the Gas CO. Just skip out the back door and write "Environmental Conditions prohibit continuation of inspection". OHHHH WELLLLL.

If the gas leak is that serious, it won't be found by the home inspector.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by rshuey

Even despite all that, some people are still decent and pick man over money.

I agree with you in the fact that you can be liable. But I would feel better knowing I tried. If someone is spineless, then so be it. It takes all kinds.

To each his own, Batman.

As for me, I will alert the relevant people of the problem in the same manner described by Nick, then get myself off to my next inspection.

[David A. Andersen]

David, I expected a bit more from you.

They turned the gas on for me to inspect........



..... lets see, should I just let them know in my report tomorrow?

[rshuey]

Originally Posted by dandersen

David, I expected a bit more from you.

They turned the gas on for me to inspect........



..... lets see, should I just let them know in my report tomorrow?

According to Bushfart, just write it down and leave. Just dont light a match!

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by dandersen

David, I expected a bit more from you.

They turned the gas on for me to inspect........



..... lets see, should I just let them know in my report tomorrow?

How long before you arrived

Me thinks there's bit more to the story.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by rshuey

According to Bushfart, just write it down and leave. Just dont light a match!

Not true at all, but how much truth can one expect from a ditch digging draft dodger?

[Russel Ray]

Originally Posted by jbushart

ditch digging draft dodger?

My wise old grandmother would shorten that to 4D.

[rshuey]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Not true at all, but how much truth can one expect from a ditch digging draft dodger?

Wow, man. You're smart. So, a man with a Masters degree in Engineering who serves his country as an Officer in the United States Seabee Battalion is a ditch digging dodge drafter?

Well, now I know you hate your job(because you do it half azzed), you hate your country, and im gonna take a stab and venture to guess that you kick your dog and beat your wife....



haha!

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by rshuey

Wow, man. You're smart. So, a man with a Masters degree in Engineering who serves his country as an Officer in the United States Seabee Battalion is a ditch digging dodge drafter?

Well, now I know you hate your job(because you do it half azzed), you hate your country, and im gonna take a stab and venture to guess that you kick your dog and beat your wife....



haha!

Save the "heavy equipment operator" war stories for someone who doesn't know any better, Batman.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by dandersen

lets see, should I just let them know in my report tomorrow?

That's up to you. My reports are completed on-site/same day.