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No one weaponized anything. Well, no one did until now, when you did.

While Budwad is busy making assumptions about what Mark and I may or may not know we both likely have experiences with the AHJ in question seeing as we are both from the region. Also, we didn't say that you were, in this case, doing something wrong. In fact, we said that, if you went through the plan review process then not only are the approved plans the proverbial law, they are for the inspector as well and the inspector doesn't have the authority to override the approved plans, only require correction for installation issues that either are in violation of the applicable code or don't comply with the approved drawings. The inspector is not a law unto themselves. The Chief inspector, also, answers to someone. Take it upstairs. You have all of the permits (right?), you have approved drawings and all that it entails, you have a workable complaint so do as Bud suggests.

Exceeding what's in drawings and what is covered in permits is old hat in construction and if you've been involved with construction for any length of time you should know that. No one said you shouldn't be asking for advice, that you shouldn't be doing what you're doing or anything else. You chose to attack us. I've done design work for industrial and commercial projects in Snohomish, King, Pierce and Thurston counties and their relevant municipalities and various REAs, SCL, PSE, PUDs, MSHA, USCG, etc. I've tangled with inspectors, chief inspectors, commissioners and it's no fun. I also know that when it comes time to sue that everything grinds to a halt. For myself, I've worked in large multi million government contracts, mines, subdivision electrical infrastructure renovations and more. I've done my time. I don't know the other Mark but I've read enough of his posts to know that he has as well. You, on the other hand, are only known by your posting history. If you post like your a drunk at a bar it will color our perception of you and with the above quote you strike me as a drunk at a bar.

So, do what you want. Drop your project into a black hole by bringing lawyers into it or deal with the chief inspector and his boss...he does have one. If you have a go at this with a chip on your shoulder you're the one who'll suffer. Or, gather your evidence, permits, plans, etc and go have a well mannered and cooperative sit down. See what can be done to appease whomever needs to be appeased. It's not the guy in a pickup, he's not the one you need to worry about. An example: I had an inspector who wouldn't sign off on a final inspection because he didn't like one of the disconnect switches on a chiller. I tried to work with him, had him out 3 times. Eventually I called his boss and had him come out. He scratched his head and couldn't figure out what his inspector was going on about and signed it off. This was a small tenant improvement project in Tukwila, which tend to be a bit seat of the pants, but it showcases that the inspector can be overridden and applies when you have an argument with the chief inspector inspector for NAVPAC as well.

So, there it is. 25 years of dealing with building departments and other AHJs boiled down. Play nice because even if you win a lawsuit they still come and inspect and when they're done there are still other inspectors. and more inspectors.

Don't let the door hit you in the posterior on the way out.
Wow. You clearly have no idea about development, Mark47n, and apparently not an education. (bolded)

There is no Chief Inspector in this case. As explained if you read my OP carefully, I have worked my way specifically up the chain of command. This is not my first rodeo. IMHO you and the other Mark are just mouths.

'Nuff said.

So is this just a place to piss on others? Particularly others who are vulnerable? If so, despicable. If not, you Marks can butt out.