What do you do when it can't be fixed?
What do you do when it can't be fixed?
(OP)
I was recently asked to provide engineering advice about a remodel under construction on a recently purchased house. I found too many problems and told the homeowner I can't get involved with it. The only recommendation was to speak with any engineer and/or the local building department. Otherwise, the problems made to only solution to be demo and rebuild.
You can view the pictures of what I found here:
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You can view the pictures of what I found here:
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Jim Houlette PE
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
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Is something like this required to be reported to the local building department? Falls into a gray area about if I know about the problem and if something should fail and hurt someone, could I somehow get dragged into the problem.
Jim Houlette PE
Web: www.evstudio.us
Online Magazine: www.evstudio.info
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Jim Houlette PE
Web: www.evstudio.us
Online Magazine: www.evstudio.info
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You cannot save the world, but you can preserve your professional integrity.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask
RE: What do you do when it can't be fixed?
If the authority having jurisdiction accepts advice from an engineer that all is good, I would talk to that engineer and find out why his opinion was at variance with mine. If nothing could be resolved and if I still held the same opinion, I would complain to his professional association that his conduct was unskilled, unprofessional or both.
BA
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Further, BAretired makes a good point about dealing with another engineer if he determines all is good. We have to stand up for our profession and unfortunately, there are some out there who will sign/seal anything. Sad for the profession.
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"As humorous as the post is, the home has numerous life safety and structural issues."
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Jim Houlette PE
Web: www.evstudio.us
Online Magazine: www.evstudio.info