[RE-wrenches] Ladders for Inspectors

[Jason Szumlanski]

Ha – The roof we are dealing with today has 26’ high eaves and it is a steep metal roof. There is no way they are actually getting up there. When we do timed inspections in other jurisdictions they rarely step foot on a ladder. Maybe it’s a testament to our reputation, but we are paying for the inspection - it would be nice if it were actually done.

 

Jason Szumlanski

Fafco Solar 

 

 

From: re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Benn At DayStarSolar
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 1:55 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Ladders for Inspectors

 

This issue came up for me as well.

 I dont recall at the moment where it is written, perhaps it was OSHA,  but apparently the contractor (permit puller) is responsible for supplying access and safety equip ie, fall protection (with exception of personal PPE, boots, hat, glasses) for inspectors to inspect the permitted work. 

 

You do bring up a valid issue re leaving a ladder up for them, especially considering they typically leave a pretty big window open for when they will drop by. I believe that this puts the onus on the inspector to provide an accurate inspection time. 

 

I'm impressed that your inspector even wants to get up on a ladder!!!

 

benn

Sent from a 'smart' phone, with tiny keys. Please excuse shortcuts and typos. 


On 2011-09-01, at 8:46 AM, "Jason Szumlanski" <Jason at fafcosolar.com> wrote:

	Is anyone being forced to leave ladders up and secured in place for inspectors? One jurisdiction in our neck of the woods is insisting that we do this. I believe this is a serious risk to public safety, and I won’t be responsible for some homeowner or curious child getting injured on or around a ladder propped against a building. The jurisdiction does not do timed inspections, so we can’t even be there to raise the ladder for them.

	 

	Can anyone point to some resources (OSHA?) that I can use to convince the building official that this is a very bad idea?

	 

	Jason Szumlanski

	Fafco Solar

	 

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