Rear addition at 1965 home

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by badair

In many munis, before a building or structure can be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished, a building permit is first required.
In some instances, work is done on a building without the required permit.
When this happens, a property owner may be cited by a City Inspector and advised to obtain a permit (after the fact).
If work is done that cannot be permitted because it is in violation of the zoning and building code, the work must be undone and the building restored to its original approved condition.

no plan, no permit, no go...

has anyone checked for the required permit?

I recommended that and he will get estimates.

What does code say about having an opening that allows water to drain down the stairs like that.?

[Bob Elliott]

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I would say the area above was an enclosed porch at one time but reconfigured to become an addition.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ldapkus1

Learn what? Trying to help who? There probably wasn't a permit pulled and it wasn't built right. That's what a report should tell your client. To try to figure out how it should have been done is not our jobs. Period.

To know what is wrong is required also.
Just saying it is not right unless you state what is not right and why.

I consider learning as much about every situation part of the job.

Was going to edit my ripping you, but you copied it.

[Linas Dapkus]

Originally Posted by mcyr

Nope, but I did get to see the bridge and grab the wheel. Damn, no wonder they cost a $Billion, you should see that up there. Computers up the ying yang. Dam thing probably drives itself.
Managing OK on my own so far.
Could be better, but would cost more.

I was an Operations Specialist and worked in the Combat Information Center. When the Aegis class came out back in the 80's they were capable of tracking and engaging something like 200 incoming targets.....on auto. That was 20 years ago.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by ldapkus1

I was an Operations Specialist and worked in the Combat Information Center. When the Aegis class came out back in the 80's they were capable of tracking and engaging something like 200 incoming targets.....on auto. That was 20 years ago.

Familiar photos Linas, but been upgraded 100% looking at those photos.

I found it just mind boggling.

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by belliott

What does code say about having an opening that allows water to drain down the stairs like that.?

drainage and weather proofing is covered under many topics site, foundation, wall, door, window, roof, depends on the contributing water source and associated system

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Originally Posted by ldapkus1

I was an Operations Specialist and worked in the Combat Information Center. When the Aegis class came out back in the 80's they were capable of tracking and engaging something like 200 incoming targets.....on auto. That was 20 years ago.

The only problem was that someone still had to decide what exactly the targets were and when to fire. Even with these sophisticated systems, it was still possible to shoot down a commercial airliner (Iran Airlines Flt 655) or get hit with an Exocet (USS Stark). I wonder if that's changed.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

After the Government dished out $62 million to compensate the families, I am sure the rules of engagement has changed a little.

[Linas Dapkus]

Originally Posted by kshepard

The only problem was that someone still had to decide what exactly the targets were and when to fire. Even with these sophisticated systems, it was still possible to shoot down a commercial airliner (Iran Airlines Flt 655) or get hit with an Exocet (USS Stark). I wonder if that's changed.

I served with the Tactical Action Officer of the USS Stark (Lt. Moncreif)when I was in the Navy back in 1980-1986. We did 2 tours in the Persian Gulf (USS WADDELL) prior to his transfer to the Stark. I never knew he was involved in that incident until I looked it up just now. WOW!!

[Kenton H. Shepard, CMI]

Originally Posted by ldapkus1

I served with the Tactical Action Officer of the USS Stark (Lt. Moncreif)when I was in the Navy back in 1980-1986. We did 2 tours in the Persian Gulf (USS WADDELL) prior to his transfer to the Stark. I never knew he was involved in that incident until I looked it up just now. WOW!!

Not so easy to make the hard decisions when you're the commander. I always assume that those in command of US forces follow protocol or policy. Unfortunately, sometimes it involves having to make decisions without having enough facts and that's not always the fault of the commander. War isn't all that simple.