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[Ken]

The guy came to grade my logs today. He arrived about 1:00 and left at 6:00 and we only got about half of the logs done. Never in my wildest imagination did I think he was going to be so detailed. I had heard stories of inspectors looking at logs for 5 minutes and then stamping them. This kid made me move every single log out to where he could inspect every square inch of it. He scratched about 6 of them for having too much twist to the grain ( 1 inch in 6 where the minimum is 1 in 8 ). A few he found a spot the size of a half dollar that was soft and said "too much decay". I said the diameter is 28 inches and you're scratching it for an 1/8 of an inch of decay about 2 inches across??? He stamped 30 out of about 40 and said he had to leave. Cost me $658 for the privilege of getting totally discouraged. I hate the government more everyday.

Mr Fuller Take the "scratched" logs back in the unchecked pile maybe another inspector will be next to finish.They will be all new to him.
Did you tell him they were all fresh when you got the load.

A few years ago sold several acres of timber. and on one load rode with the driver to the mill.
The person that graded the load culled several logs and they were lifted off and put on a trailer sitting beside the scales. Then the load was weighed and a check was written.
Asked what happens to the culled logs he said when loaded he runs them across scales and gets the check .
Drivers that complain seem to be just over looked when waiting to be called to unload.
And who cares what the owner gets.
Stay with the project some day will be able to set the first logs.
ken

 

[MotorSeven]

The guy came to grade my logs today. He arrived about 1:00 and left at 6:00 and we only got about half of the logs done. Never in my wildest imagination did I think he was going to be so detailed. I had heard stories of inspectors looking at logs for 5 minutes and then stamping them. This kid made me move every single log out to where he could inspect every square inch of it. He scratched about 6 of them for having too much twist to the grain ( 1 inch in 6 where the minimum is 1 in 8 ). A few he found a spot the size of a half dollar that was soft and said "too much decay". I said the diameter is 28 inches and you're scratching it for an 1/8 of an inch of decay about 2 inches across??? He stamped 30 out of about 40 and said he had to leave. Cost me $658 for the privilege of getting totally discouraged. I hate the government more everyday.

You are taking this rather well. By now my Irish temper would have sent me into DefCon5 and I think I would have tried to shove one of those logs ........nevermind.

$658? For what...his time...a permit? Bo, I think I would read that building code front to back, then go in to the building dept every day raising heck until you get your permit. At this point it does not seem like you have anything to loose.

It's not too late....plenty of land here, abundant water, low taxes, innocuous building permits...etc...etc

 

[tnmike]

Defcon 5? I would have already pushed the launch button. I honestly believe i would be in jail.

I have never, ever heard of anyone being jerked around more than this trying to get a permit. You have the patience of Job.

 

[cqaigy2]

Defcon 5? I would have already pushed the launch button. I honestly believe i would be in jail.

I have never, ever heard of anyone being jerked around more than this trying to get a permit. You have the patience of Job.

Holly Molly! I feel so lucky. Our building department really work with you to get your house built and land developed. They give you a heads up about any regulations or conditions that may adversely effect you and any regulation changes coming down the pipeline that may effect you. They want to make sure your putting together something you will be able to sell if you desire. Of course if you start building first before getting educated, it might not be near so good an experience, not saying this is what happened in your case. Yikes i really feel for you and winter fast approaching!

 

[BoFuller]

After spending the weekend last week feeling bad about my less than stellar log inspection, I decided to stay up here all week, and sent my wife home in my truck so she could work her scheduled shifts. I hauled a load of chat (gravel) each day and plan on tomorrow morning also (5 loads). That will cover what got washed away by the storms this past summer and about 150 feet of new coverage.
Yesterday my dog (Rottweiler) got attacked by something and is pretty torn up ( see Javelina Attack in Rural Living). Friday evening will be the soonest I can get to the vet. Prayers for her requested.

 

[joeyd]

Bo - sorry to hear about your pup, they're always pups regardless of their age. Take care of yourself too, whatever got her could do the same to you. I hope your carrying something that can stop a javelina.

 

[bcp]

I hope your carrying something that can stop a javelina.

Interesting article:

The Hi Power vs Javelina

Bruce

 

[Bob77064]

Bo, sorry to hear about your dog I hope he/she is ok.

 

[BoFuller]

Bo - sorry to hear about your pup, they're always pups regardless of their age. Take care of yourself too, whatever got her could do the same to you. I hope your carrying something that can stop a javelina.

I always have my Glock 30 with me. And I always have a backup mag, so I have 20 rounds of .45 at all times. If I ever hear or see coyote or javelina I am off and running toward them to get a shot.

 

[BoFuller]

Bo, sorry to hear about your dog I hope he/she is ok.

Thanks. She seems to be doing better. My wife comes up tomorrow to get me. We were going to stay until Sunday, but now we will turn around as soon as she gets here and head back to Phoenix. Once we get her (the Rotty) to my nephew the vet, I will feel much better.