AZ ranch

[BoFuller]

I'm getting down to the wire. On a flight back from San Antonio yesterday I reflected on this whole process. I'll have to say it has been WAY harder than I anticipated. I think in my frustration I have often blamed the County more than I should have. True, I think there is too much regulation, but it is what it is and I'm starting to realize that they are people who for the most part are trying to help. I have enjoyed the building part, but I'm not cut out to be a contractor. Way too much red tape for me. I now think contractors earn their money. It's probably not easy being an inspector either. There's probably always people trying to cut corners. So I'm sure there will be some more frustrations before this journey winds down, but I just need to look at them from everyone's angle instead of just mine.

 

[hddnis]

That's really big of you, good man for thinking it over and trying to see the other viewpoints. I agree that contractors earn their money.

Still, the county there has put you through a lot more than what is required in about 90% of the country. I'm not saying they did it out of spite, just that the system you have there is broken. But you made it work anyway, that is huge, speaks good of you.



Mr. HE

 

[MFWD]

Hey Bo,
You are being way too nice......yes it was way harder than you thought it was going to be because of those idiots in your county that made up all those stupid rules. What kind of person would suggest all of those dumb rules and regulations that had a decent brain in his head !!!! I've been following your thread and I can't even recall all the stupid rules that you came up against, but I remember thinking that it was just crazy. I'm all for following building codes, but the stuff you had to do was just nuts. Somebody should find a way to change things in your county......this is America......we have too many dumb laws already !!!!!! I've really enjoyed watching your progress......great job !!!!!

MFWD

 

[Trails End]

Hello Bo; Hope all is going well. Looking forward to further updates.

 

[BoFuller]

Progress report: yesterday we finished screwing the drywall in the bathroom, downstairs bedroom, laundry room, kitchen, and hall. This morning I had my "screw inspection". The good news is he passed what we got done and said we could mud. The bad news is that the code says I have to drywall all the ceiling if there is liveable space above. We were just going to do the bathroom and bedroom ceiling, mostly for soundproofing. But now I have to cover the kitchen, dining room, hall, and even the underside of the stairs, for fire protection. Bummer. I really wanted that open beam look and the Tongue and Groove from the floor above to show. Big disappointment!

And I'm still at odds over the upstairs. I stubbed out plumbing and electrical for future bath and they are trying to say I have to do it now. Ain't going to happen. This one I'll use an attorney to help me if necessary.

Well, I'm off to Home Depot to get more drywall (85 miles one way).

 

[Tororider]

Progress report: yesterday we finished screwing the drywall in the bathroom, downstairs bedroom, laundry room, kitchen, and hall. This morning I had my "screw inspection". The good news is he passed what we got done and said we could mud. The bad news is that the code says I have to drywall all the ceiling if there is liveable space above. We were just going to do the bathroom and bedroom ceiling, mostly for soundproofing. But now I have to cover the kitchen, dining room, hall, and even the underside of the stairs, for fire protection. Bummer. I really wanted that open beam look and the Tongue and Groove from the floor above to show. Big disappointment! And I'm still at odds over the upstairs. I stubbed out plumbing and electrical for future bath and they are trying to say I have to do it now. Ain't going to happen. This one I'll use an attorney to help me if necessary. Well, I'm off to Home Depot to get more drywall (85 miles one way).

That is terrible. You are a far more patient and tolerant man than I am. They are trying to ruin your house. Could you put up the drywall through final inspection and then remove it after you get your c of o?

 

[gharms]

That is terrible. You are a far more patient and tolerant man than I am. They are trying to ruin your house. Could you put up the drywall through final inspection and then remove it after you get your c of o?

I was thinking exactly the same. That is just ridiculous where you have to put up with. Bureaucrates, yuck!!!!

 

[gharms]

Double post....

 

[bcp]

Double post....

That would make a nice fence around the place.





Bruce

 

[gharms]

I agree!! But it would need to have some barbed wire also.... Brrrrr.....