Now I'm pissed!____ Starting a machine shop part 13
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- Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024
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"We don't care what code says. Cause we say so."
Just like the Constitution.
Tell them not to dig too deep or they’ll find the last inspector that screwed with you.
I asked an inspector once, If he was born this big of an A$$HOLE or did you have to work at it.
I asked one once has he ever had a tax audit. If not I’ll let my Friend know .
The job passed
I told one I didn’t know they could stack shit that high. He wasn’t too happy afterwards.
After being told, “involved or not, everyone here is going to be taught a lesson about PASS and FAIL. This lesson is about FAIL”. I asked him what his name was. He asked why I needed to know. I said, “I need to know who to list as ‘defendant’ at the top of lawsuit you’re going to be served with.” I passed.
I'm pissed just by listening the story... Can't imagine how pissed you are!
Worked in construction my whole life too hermano. It still amazes me the bs these damn inspectors put us through sometimes.
Those that can, do. Those that can't, teach. Those that can't do either become inspectors.
And to be just as bigoted, those that can't pass the third grade become contractors. "I have a hammer
I are a carpenter". It really is dumb either way. Most are cons without a tractor.
Bullshit. I taught at a university and am an electrician now.
Having been in the underground utility business all my life, this video is the exact example of every interaction I've ever had with electrical inspectors. Wait until they make you run a mandrel though the conduit after you bury.
I got to do that in Massachusetts. Fun time with the mandrel
In England , they use a ferret tied to a string , with a piece of bacon at the other end , for the first run . [ what ferret diameter is that pipe ? .]
🤣
Sounds like its time to put your skills to work because it isn't going to get better until the overreach is stopped.
Get a code inspection attorney, record all interactions. Its simple as he is not allowed to tell you to do or not to do something that is inside or outside the codes. Period.
IT'LL Cost you $5,000 for the attorney.
"Those who CAN, DO; Those who CAN'T become inspectors" Keep your cool, you're not out of the woods yet!
Inspectors- check their license and ask them to take a test today. If you know their name,you can look up their license on the internet.
i spent many years as a "Pickup Framer" we went behind the "framers" or piece work framers who blow through and do what it takes to get paid and fixed everything they forgot or didn't do or screwed up. i had to walk the buildings with the inspectors and bow to their every whim. some days it was easy and some not depending on their mood or etc. each one different and had different concerns or pet peaves. one of the "Pickup Framers" i worked with "the lasiest one" became in inspector, go figure.
When I go to a customer install. I point out what’s wrong and leave. Utility is very different than regular electric. And neither knows half of what the other one actually does...
I was an inspector before I was a machinist.
It's really helpful to know how to inspect parts properly before you run a machine.
@@TrulyUnfortunate I wouldn’t doubt it. But I’ve done both regular electrical for enough years to go to abc and get a journeyman license. Then I went utility. And have done that for enough years to get a ticket through celcat. I dunno anything about machining other than basics tap dies etc lol. But I know this stuff. I think that 10’ ground rods needs to go to mdp. And I dunno size of mdp but 2” seems small unless it’s 2 runs of 4/0 quad. Which reeeeally doesn’t go through short 90’s. We push all smoes up to say 200’. I don’t think you could push those even though they are only 15’. Utility doesn’t use short 90’s. I wish he would ask around or accept my help. I see his electrician is not experienced in pad setups. I can just tell him pipe size. 90’s to use. Over orientation width. Distance to structure etc etc in about 5 minutes.
Sorry about the trouble. Everyone understands, thanks for being transparent!
Take the inspectors to small claims court for each incident separately. You have evidence and witnesses. I also recommend you start recording your interactions with them.
Little late now but in the future video the inspectors on cell phone . I am a white guy but they sound prejudiced. You may have a bigger claim but you and I know they do what ever the feel is just. You could take them to court but time is money and it could drag out for ever.
@@stephenschnur9957 Not everything is racial. And you being white doesn't give any extra credence to your statement at all. Mr. Cortina got the shaft no doubt, but it is because the inspectors seem to be trying to cover their mistakes at his expense. Happens all the time to all the races because...well, too many inspectors suck. Couple that with their "I make all decrees regardless of legality" egos, it makes it so hard on those being inspected.
@@stephenschnur9957 I bet you voted for Biden.
@@SAUM76 WHAT THE HELL MAKES YOU SAY THAT I WOULDN'T VOTE DEMOCRAT FOR ALL YOUR MONEY. ERIC IS PISSED AND HAS EVERY RIGHT TO BE AND IT'S COST HIM THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS .
It's the Democrats that screw us with all these regulations and make it so hard to start up your own businesses.
Your electrician should’ve been aware of this and if he wasn’t he should be covering the cost to replace. I’m a general contractor and this happens all the time with Plumbing electrical and HVAC tech. And every time I bring it up to them they fix it on their own dime as they don’t want the inspectors to know that they are the reason for the mess up.
They should have been aware of what? He talked to the god damn inspectors and got everything cleared. He did what they asked.
Electrical inspector. And utility inspector are often two very different things. And don’t know half of what the other one does... that’s just not how this works.
But you are 100% right. The electrician should know how to setup a pad. And needs to keep changing it until it’s right cause he does have access to the utilities spec sheets.
think that's the difference between an electrician and an electrical contractor
@@fatal510 “they” who EXACTLY? City guy? Lineman friend? Utilities rep? Cause all those ppl are not the ones making spec sheets and installing said tx. Doing the makeup. And pushing the secondary and terming meter and taps.
I feel you Erik! Been in Architecture for 21 years and authorities having jurisdiction drive me nuts! hope it gets better for you.
Lawyers... I'd file a lawsuit against the investigators PERSONALLY to recover the cost. They misled you and it was expensive. Make them pay.
@@chadrides914 They are already doing that.
@@340wbymag lol spoken like someone who’s never had to deal with shady rogue building inspectors. He’s a contractor by trade. They will make his life hell
@@CallMeUbba sad but true, and worst is that they get away with it. Better to bribe them on hidden cam then take action 👹
Lawyers are part of the problem. They intentionally make laws hard to understand. If laws were easy to understand, we wouldn't need lawyers.
@@MAGAMAN Slight correction: If it weren't for lawyers ... you would never need one.
Speak to a supervisor first. Get a call recording app on your phone. It has saved me numerous times. Get their wishes in email form. Then, sue the shit out of them.
HO hell yes, What Randy M said.
And while you are suing them you don’t have power. After he wins the suit all of his future inspections will be a nightmare- it’s cheaper and faster just to go along even though it’s complete and total bs
@@annotten7413 cheaper and faster gets you more of the same. That’s what they count on. I didn’t say to shut down the project while it is litigated. I said, “then, sue the shit out of them”. And, I mean, all of them. Sue for damages and everything else. When someone’s head is on the chopping block, it will make them think twice. As for future dealings, they would be stupid to enact retribution though, I’ve seen it. Usually, when there’s an issue, they are no longer inspectors. A high priced lawsuit is just that sort of issue. Especially, if they lose.
In the NEC you missed the part that says the authority having jurisdiction has the final word. The code is minimum recommendations also, all the utility companies I deal with in Pennsylvania have written requirements on their websites
Same, I always get a written line diagram from POCO before I start any underground job
they should have giving you a engineered drawing to show you exactly what they wanted the first time!
those are easyly avalible in any juristiction to mind worthy electrical contr
Maybe Cortina should have submitted the jurisdiction engineered drawings. That would have alleviated this issue.
Nothing should be “because we say so” documents, accountability, and chain of command needs to be addressed. What is the power companies name? And county/city you are inspecting in?
You should take your first tuner and set it in epoxy keep it on the wall for years to come.
Nothing like dealing with government incompetence. Government should be financially liable for any and all miscommunications on their part.
Don’t let a good ditch go to waste! Plenty of room for two inspectors!
I feel you pain. Last one I dealt with said "fix this" then went on vacation. His supervisor came out and OKd the fix. He came back and said "I don't care what my supervisor said, I don't like it"
You already got a automatic drain. You can get a drain valve for a semi truck brake system that uses a pull chain so you don't have to crawl under the compressor.
Erik, had a project recently where the gas meter was in a spot where we were going to put a footing. The person assigned to the job from PGE said that they could not remove the meter and back out the line until the end of the project. We finally got them to remove the meter and cap the line but the line was still where we needed to set a footing. We propped the gas line up about 15' in the air so we could do the work. In the middle of this PGE assigned a new associate to the project and they came by for a site visit and saw the line propped up in the air. They nearly shit their pants and asked why the line was like that. After explaining to them that the previous person on the project from their company said they couldn't back out the line the new person said that was not true (I had many emails from the previous person saying they could not back out the line but it did not matter one bit). They had it backed out and capped in under an hour. Absolute joke of a company on the best of days.
Hang in there Eric you'll get it! Happy thoughts. Love your channel
Erik, I think someone is F*^king with you! Been down that road before.
Anti gunners!
I've been a licensed general building contractor since the 80's, your experience is classic. And qualified immunity holds them harmless from their own incompetence.
And that is part of the problem with giving someone who isn't paying for the work a say in how it gets done.
@@timothyosborne8285 Yeah, I'm all for having minimum standards, I've seen a lot of shabby and dangerous construction where codes are no where to be found; but making up requirements by pulling them out of your ass willy-nilly and keep shifting the goal posts is just plain whimsical Regulatory Tyranny.
@@Oldhogleg orrrr you can’t push 4/0 copper. In a short 90. I’m sorry to say but I run into this all the time and all pipe is not created equal. Size is wrong. Utility doesn’t follow nec on their own property. And utility inspector is not an inspector. We just pre check jobs to see if they are ready. Not to educate on how to do it. Electrical inspector doesn’t know what utility actually needs... he just knows depths etc. it’s up to customer to gather spec sheets and follow. Customer installed is 98% of the time not ready...
@@MrT13 Then by the same logic it's up to the customer to use what they want if within the NEC rules. Besides, you don't push conductors, they are pulled with a cable and a sock. For that short of a run, pulling three 4/0 wouldn't be an issue.
@@Oldhogleg 1 not called a sock. 2 three phase is 4 cables not 3.... and 3 a utility is a private enterprise that can set forth any rules and or standards to be adhered to if interested in buying their product. If you think you can just hookup whatever however and your crap fails and kills the whole lateral or loop or feeder well that’s why they hook everything up to the meter. And yes we push cables all the time. I’ve pushed literally miles of smoes. And miles of primary.
Vent to us anytime you want, it's real.
I feel your pain, I do, an inspector just like these p******s is what shut down the South Texas Project many years ago. They just love that little bit of power they hold.
I work in the communications field. Houston Texas to Utah. 90% of the inspectors only know 30% of what it is. When corner them on a mistake they made they always say it's because we said.
They got you. No matter about common sense.
That little bit of wire is no trouble to pull.
I do this for a living. I feel your pain. Hang in there.
I think I would be putting a call in to the state attorney about the inspector problem.
I feel your pain my friend. The problem is that these people in those positions are incompetent. These are people who are supposed to help us, the people who are supposed to know. They are incompetent fools... Count to ten, take a deep breath and try not to bust a blood vessel my friend...
Sometimes I think they screw with you just because they can.
Dont suprise me none. Those guys don't know their butt from the hole in the ground.
I've been in your shoes many times with power companies every time they come out to inspect what they want changed . Don't be surprised after all the changes they tell you it was good the first time. Has happened to my company. It's like a joke to them
It wasn’t the power comp it was the city.
As a 30 year machinist I'll tell you that you have a lot to learn.
It took me ten years to become truly proficient. If you're making the same parts over and over again that's obviously a lot easier.
But to be able to have someone hand you a print and you're able to make it is way more difficult. Thats the difference between a job shop and a shop that makes their own parts over and over.
I've made everything from oil field parts to flight hardware for the NASA shuttle program.
Add different matierals like all the alloys you might come across it gets even more difficult.
Im in the same boat. Trying to explain the difference between a shop that gets a program and runs 100s of the same parts without having to make the first one and have the parts work is way different than someone giving you a sketch or print and having to make it. Especially when in todays world college's are graduating "Engineers" by the dozens that have NO practical knowledge of making anything and think everything pops out like magic. If you want to run CNC, please do yourself a favor and learn manual, if your going to produce prints, learn to machine or atleast familiarize yourself with how things are produced.
@@snowchris66
Exactly.
I learned how to run a manual long before I learnded how to run a CNC.
When I first started machining they used tape machines.
I couldnt tell you how many times I've told a CNC operator to slow their roll,especially on drilling deep holes,only for then to come back and say they sould have listined
To me.
@@TrulyUnfortunate we had tape machines when i started. Digital cnc was in its infancy. Im making prototype parts on manual that are on watch scale.
@@snowchris66
Same here.
I started at a machine shop chipping out machines,de burring,sweeping the floor and delivering parts.They then moved me into inspection after a couple of years inspecting they started teaching me how to run a manual lathe/mill.
Then I started learning how to program.
Kids today are pathetic. They say they cant find a good job that pays well and you cant work your way up the ladder.
Complete horseshit!!!
Kids these days think they're worth 25 bucks an hour after being a button pusher for a couple of years.
Our foreman knocked em down a notch by handing them a print and telling them to get started....
Every one of em failed.
Gotta love those code inspectors. They will usually never admit when they are wrong
Do not hesitate to post your videos as I appreciate your hard work and i likes all your videos. keep going
Erik - When you get an inspector like that, get his boss. Don't care how far up the chain you have to go. Get his boss. Period. I've dealt with Oncor at a much higher level than you and sometimes, it takes the boss getting dressed down on site and getting reminded that if he forces a change it's *HIS* dime, not yours, especially if it's in excess of code. Remind them how much *MONEY* it will cost them if they want it to be changed. It's always amazing how quickly inspectors get changed once someone actually pushes back.
Yep, go higher and give the Boss a reaming, with a 32" Brux.
Beware. You may win the battle - but - end up losing the war.
Count the cost, emotions can get the best of any of us .
@@rictuma9787 don't disagree, but the kind of racket that some if these power companies and power contractors run is something that always deserves fighting. It's gotten the way it is because so many aren't willing to push back and report the bad inspectors.
If I show up at your job. And you didn’t do your stuff right. I’ll tell you how to make it right. If you want to fix it ok. If not I’ll be back when it is lol. It’s completely up to the electrical contractor to contact the utility. Gather and read the spec sheets. And make it happen. Electrical inspector doesn’t do that. So I dunno what your trying to say but I’ve never been told by my boss to “go back and fix the electricians work” lol.
@@MrT13 Where did anyone talk about the inspector going back and fixing anyone's work? Where was there talk about not having the spec sheets? The issue here is the inspectors (the one that did the pre-inspection and then one who did the actual inspection) said one thing (or on 2 items, didn't say anything) before the inspection and then said something different on the inspection. They're not cops. They can't lie to the people you're inspecting just to "catch them" if they do what you say even if it's wrong. Watch his next video on this. The inspector told him that he'd get an answer on how far from the building the verticals needed to be (after originally telling him 80" before the inspection) and it took *2 days* for him to answer it, and only did because Erik pushed him on the issue. I've had several issues in more recent years in aviation with inspectors like this. When it comes to some things in aviation there is "guidance" but no actual detailed regulation, so it's left up to individual airports to make the final specifications. Then when the city/county/airport authority changes inspectors, they're each different, but never on paper. It's one of the most crony parts of industry. They can cost companies and individuals thousands of dollars and there's not much you can do because they're the "inspector" and because there's no regulation that contradicts them, whatever they say is "the right way".
I couldn’t have watched this at a better moment. In the middle of the same thing. Well round two, week before final inspection and just got assigned a new inspector, from two counties over. I feel your pain.
I know this wont help but its that way here in Oregon to. I dont know how to beat them. They have cost me thousands on a shop build several years ago and I'm still passed when I think about it!!!
Just hearing you talk about this gets my blood pressure up!
Predictability is the key to life!
Sounds like they want you to fail or wanting to pad their pockets with some cash. Immediate PASS!!
When you can't get a job doing anything else you can get a job being a damn inspector
Yeah that is no joke
You stated that wrong sir, when you're not worth a shit doing a job,they make you a inspector so you can screw up everybody else that can do the job.
Inspector another name for hide and go seek.
Eric, I'm glad we could be your sounding board. I can understand your frustration. Hope it gets better soon
It's been a hard day you make some special stuff thanks for letting us see what has too go in
I am dealing with this same problem with my shop now. 5ft deep is crazy. My main is only 36in barely
"That would be bad if I tripped and fell in that ditch" Such Irony! Lol
Around my neck of the woods, they charge for every inspection, if you fail they can charge for a second, third or even place a stop work order on the job, in order to charge more money.
In the opening clip I thought I was on a roller coaster. LOL. Keep up the good work. You are doing a great job trying to keep cool and get this done.
Got the tuner today and it's impressive. Some of the finest machine work I've seen ever.
Thank you.
Damn inspectors are screwing us all right now in central and south Texas!
They did the same thing to me when we ran our own cables and conduit according to their specifications and refused to hire their workers to do it for us
In due time it will all work out, like my Mother said when i was growing up PACIENCIA
Erik we feel your pain. We’ve had similar experiences with inspectors. What you didn’t say is you get charged each time they. Come out. More money for them.
You need to video them and what they tell you to do. Reason, too many people say too many different things.
As I said we feel your pain both frustration and financially. Good luck.
Got my tuner brake yesterday worth the wait
I'm happy to hear that. I been waiting since December and hope it's getting close
Yo Eric man that’s really wonderful to hear that. I work for Equipmentshare. it is an awesome company to work for. Anyway I love the videos man they’re always awesome I love watching all of your channels. I’m sorry some people have to be mean. It’s just not OK. Those inspectors really should man up and be an honest individual and fix their mistakes. But here in Denver they don’t do that.
Thank you. Equipment Share gives me awesome service!
I'm a fan now! Heck yeah brother! Say it! I love the honesty Eric!
Tha k you for the updates! And idea isn’t stupid if it works, just saying. Have a better day tomorrow!
82" from front of transformer for working distance with hot sticks. Large sweeps on secondary is for a utility crew if they need to change wire in future. They don't have wire pulling equipment. Transformer so close to service you have a high afci do to low impedance from short service. Get rid of ac unit in window. It impedes safe operation of disconect. There being lax. Most utilities have general guidelines but there just a guide. You get approval after a engineer looks over everything and makes changes.
Thank you so much for introducing me to D Fine Us!
This is why I record every call, these ppl are clowns, you should always keep record of their ideocracy.
They truly are Idiots.
100% you say it like it is ! That what we need to learn from your frustrations and people that we need deal with in this time good video on it sorry for you , and feel your pain my man .
That's how things go for me also Erik!
Since it appears that your land needs some fertilizer, try adding some minced inspector mixed with cow manure. Do this just because you said so.
When I first started construction here in Hawaii I was trained as a framer but part of my main job was to inspect the hurricane straps, Titans And holddowns.... I had to know exactly where it all goes for inspection.. part of my job was to do a full inspection myself before the inspector came I'd carry a neon green spray paint and mark where there was something missing and did that for 224 houses for two years straight never failed one inspection!
I feel your pain, man. We have a particular code about unvented attics in my industry that is written where it contradicts itself (or at least can be read that way) that is a constant source of contention between builders and inspectors. I always recommend to our customers to have the inspector tell them what they want done before they do the job to avoid as much of this as possible. Of course the situation you find yourself in now happens anyway sometimes but at least it was attempted to be avoided.
Yup inspectors figure they have you by the short ones and are always power tripping. Get it writing from them so you can go after them later for the cost when it is proved they were screwing with you.
You a GOOD Man my brother!!
Haha iam dead, "look how shiny" that's just hilarious to hear when your a cnc programmer/ machinist. Pro tip: it's all about the sfm and chip load. Which is determined by the cutting tool and material.
Ahhhhh....... FELPS!!! I feel ya Eric! But hey, they have a nice new fancy office and yard!
They sure do.
latter when i start digging in the ground and forget about the power lines. the tape may remind me .
Erik is spittin' mad.
I don't blame you!
If you’re in Santa Clara county CA and doing solar, by the time you get done, it can run 9 months or more because of waiting for inspection delays. The plan that was code and approved at the start may have to be replaced if the code changes during the long wait! On top of that, numerous times the inspectors quote outdated codes or want something that just is out & out dangerous or damaging. No money to be made with on grid systems.
I feel your pain Eric, but like a few stitches, in 6 weeks you’ll never know it happened!
Keep up the good work and videos.
Improvise - Overcome - Adapt. You stayed pretty cool........considering. Good luck with the rest of the project Erik.
Thank goodness we pull our own secondarys here.
I didn't expect you would have to run a dryer in Texas. I have to run 2 in line here on the Oregon Coast to keep the water out of my air tools.
I feel your pain, same thing happens all the time with me from builders changing their mind to blaming something on me, to inspectors as well. Hope you get it “right” this time 👊🏼
I’m surprised they didn’t tell you to lay down underground detectable caution tape.
It cost me over $20,000 to up grade to 400amp service for new machines.
I just added a cooler for compressor. It helped a lot nocking out moister. Adding air tanks helped too. The mill uses a lot of air.
Good luck
On the bright side... The soil looks healthy... Especially the top layer, 🤔 das some good soil
Just seems to never be done huh? Keep the faith. Lawsuits have happened over this kinda stuff. Inspectors are ridiculous.
Yea get your speed and feed rate correct they come out looking polished looks good. Have fun learning your new machine.
I had the same issue but with a health inspector after....after installing a new aerobic septic system. We had an old drain field that was the pressure system. Well I have 2 septic tanks, 1 at my shop that pumps from that 3 stage tank to my main drain line at my house to go through another septic tank then out to the drain field. Passed all the inspections in 96. 2 years ago we went to the aerobic system for the house. That means the old tank for the house gets crushed in and the main line re routed to the new tank right beside it. She had an issue with my shop tank saying it has to go through the sprinkler heads. She wanted me to crush that tank, install another aerobic tanks, ( 2 tanks for that system each ) then tie in to the new sprinkler system. I told her the shop tank ties in to the new aerobic tank at the house and essentially goes to the new sprinklers and that the old drain field is abandoned in place. Had to draw it out on an aerial map she had, talked to her supervisor, they said well we will give you a year to fix it. Well that year expired august of last year. She came February this year. Round 2...I finally told her that tank is nothing more than a lift tank. Bingo, she was happy. We also had a water well sealed with bentonite and concrete that now has a 8 x 8 pad over it for pool equipment. We also put in an in ground pool. The tank lids are by the patio surround of the pool and gazebos. I was glad she didn't have issues with that. Anyway I feel your pain, we also built my daughter a house right beside us. I wish I knew before that you also build barndominiums, but we got a local home builder out of Victoria to do it, he had hell with those inspectors too. I'm in port lavaca. Now I'm still waiting on a fence builder to install the cedar picket fence. Paid him last year February for the material. Then covid....most of his crew got deported, material price skyrocketed, his kubota skid steer the biggest one they make is broke, again covid strikes, the part needed is not being manufactured at this time. So here it is a year later no fence, but most of the material is bought. It's been one thing after another. I went with him because he put up the metal structure for the house as a sub contractor for my house builder and they do nice work on that and fences etc... anyway I feel your pain.
I’m an electrician so I know all about that. Lol. Great vid Erik! 👍🏻
with the right tooling, and good control, you will be making be-oo-tea-full products, with near-perfect repeatability, and quickly
And, it's such a great feeling to learn all of this, and get such super results, so soon ;-)
Pretty nice to see this part of your day giving you some pleasure!
I love you Eric. It is going to get better I promise. Fully understand your situation as I was once an engineer for a utility company. Those "rule of thumb" type instructions are for those that do not know the real rules or do not fully understand them..
You have every right mr cortina, vent decompress, cuss and discuss👍🙏
Drain on the Compressor can be changed to 1/4 pipe with a valve you can reach
God bless you lol from one contractor to another I feel ya brother !!! Love ALL the content
I feel your pain, I built a 5000 square foot steel building on my property 10 years ago and it was the biggest klusterfuk I ever seen with the inspectors. But on the other hand I have to say even though we had an engineer drawing on-site half of the problems were caused by the subcontractors not reading this drawings.
Shiny parts! I know that awsome feeling.😀
This is like some of us dealing with the ATF. They change the rules based on how they feel and who you speak with and there is no solid rule book on what they deem satisfactory.
I feel the pain. I had to dig my primary underground 3 times (3 different depths) with my elec vendor.
We have this same thing in aviation.
QC people are usually the ones who can't safety wire a component or read the tech pub to save their life.
Then we have the FAA inspectors...
That was funny! Thanks for posting.
Erik-sorry you had such a bad day(days). Maybe a compliment will help? I got my tuner brake and it looks very well done. Very ingenious idea and the execution appears top rate. Thanks you for your creativity and courage in pursuing your idea and sharing your experience with us.
Three years ago it took me 6 months to get a building permit that i applied for just to be a good doo bee. Five meetings and I still got "I didn't mention this last month, but". When it was finally approved we had snow so I couldn't start the sight work till May when the frost was out of the ground. No good deed will go unpunished and it cost me 9 months to do the right thing. I suggest you run for the local zoning board and get the Dock to prescribe some meds for that blood pressure. "Them with the keys does as they please"! I feel you're pain Bro!
2 long sweep 90's in that area will be just a U shape. We feel your frustration because we have all dealt with the same stuff.
Sounds like you need to talk the Inspectors Managers. I had to prove my inspectors wrong multiple times with their own city code & I ended up winning.
Totally know how you feel.