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Local Inspection Issues Florida and SUNachi Inspectors
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I had a client/agent who we did a wind inspection for the home was built in 1977. I checked on form

[FONT=Times New Roman][size=2]Metal connectors that do not meet the minimal conditions or requirements of B, C, or D[/size][/FONT]

[size=2]Reviewed several clips with only 2 nails- [/size]

[size=2]So they had a construction services guy (employee) I might add … who as I was told “gets better credits” then me who does alot of work for the insurance office do a wind… They gave them the credit on the clip… The clip they photographed is 8-10 inchs up the gable side. Attached is the pic- [/size]

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Wait till they get re-inspected and they loose their credits.

3

they are idiots. Do not pay them any mind.

I had a client tell me an agent could get them stickers for $150 for their shutters doors etc…

4

You did the right thing Robert. Remember the form says “What is the weakest roof to wall connection”? Unfortunately those shenanigans will continue for quite some time.

Bert

5

If the underwriter is on his game, he will see that the strap is more than 1/2" away from the truss even if he doesn’t realize that this is a gable strap. Shame on this guy.

Added: I do believe this is called fraud and he should be called out if that was submitted instead of the noncompliant clips.

6

I’d deny that based on the horrible photograph provided. Can’t see a nailhead whatsoever. Drawing red lines shows nothing.

7

Pictures are key to telling the story. From what I read and hear people say no two inspectors can look at the same thing and have the same answer. I am a firm believer in photo documentation. Report what you see and they can sort it out.