Should I argue with Frame Inspector

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fernfurn
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March 28, 2006 - 7:56 am
Got a price to build a house frame, including a clause of withholding money until Council inspection OKd it. It hasnt passed and framing company now saying it has been built to normal standards and faxed me sections of code relating. They say I should now argue with Council inspector. My position is I agreed – payment when frame passes. What do you all think’s a fair thing. Should I argue with the frame inspector – they won’t contact him
Fern
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March 28, 2006 - 8:58 am
what is the inspector saying is wrong with it?
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March 28, 2006 - 9:26 am
If your contract says you can withhold payment then remind them of this.
Downside is that if you do withhold it will probably hold things up for ages.
I would ring the council inspector and find out exactly what the problem is then communicate it to the framer.
If it is serious you may need to involve your solicitor.
Keep us posted.
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fernfurn
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March 31, 2006 - 6:59 pm
Not enough tie downs and a few other things I agree with. Anyway, rather than hold things up I have paid a builder to carry out all the things Inspector wanted (they write a list) Most of these items seem to fall into the “overkill” on the Inspectors part so I still haven’t decided whether to try backcharging the frame providers. I suppose it all hinges on how strong I want to be holding to the contract. I would want to use them again so want to make a win win situation. I will probably present them with the builders bill (which is considerable) – and discuss some sort of compromise. We are on two pathways though, their quote says “nominal tiedowns” and my acceptance says “pass frame inspectors criteria”
Anyway we have a new inspection happening Monday, this really should pass, spouts, fascias going on Monday, with pass, roof going on Tuesday, then polystyrene, render and bricks. I really hoped it would be at this stage before Easter, but there you go.
Fern