Nick,
Why do you thing what happened during hurricane Andrew happened. It was a proven fact after Andrew blew through that the code inspectors did not do their jobs. What about all the roof systems that were put on wrong after Wilma. I recently came from a home with new electrical service (permitted) and the distribution panel was improperly bonded. The list goes on and on. If they were held responsible perhaps this would not be happening. The home inspector is held responsible. If I missed that box and someone got shocked, guess who would be getting the call. I guarantee you it would not be the city guy.