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Need expert help on lighting layout I have a 38x49 building with 14ft ceiling, 3 windows 2`x4`@ 8ft high on the 49ft back wall 2 windows 2`x4`@ 8ft high on each 38ft walls 2 garage doors with no windows on the 49ft wall Ceiling is corrigated white steel Thanks in advance

In responce to #1 The GC and inspector are "buddys" and the inspector has his own builders license. They have done work for each other. (conflict of interest)

So if it dose not meet code, what is the inspectors next step?

Thanks. I have the paperwork from the state to revoke his builders license. I!m going to use it as leverage (hopefully) to get this resolved.

Is this a fact or opinion? If its not partially the inspectors fault, why is his boss (building director) trying to help mediate this?

The plans only called for 12' wide footing. The GC did 8in The code is 12' wide x 42" deep. The GC did 30"

I talked to a Lawyer. He suggested I get an estimate on getting the foundation fixed and/or replaced. He also suggested getting another structural engineer to give a recommendation of repair, that's willing to go to court. (first engineer will not go to court) I have found another engineer...

Update: The GC and inspector just left. Looks like I'm goin to court. My GC refused to take any responsibility even after the building dept boss said that he and the GC agreed to repair the foundation per the engineers recommendations. Plus when I pointed out that the footing was only 30in...

I hope so. I have pics and home security video. Plus the inspector gave his approval? So I may have to go after the township also?

The inspector is employed by the township. But through a contract service. The head building director is employed through the township.

Update on my nightmare garage. I`m meeting with my GC and inspector tomorrow. The building department boss arranged the meeting. My GC has agreed already to pour and pin an additional 8in of footings. (per code and plans) He still is placing blame on me for the footing -block wall moving due to...

That was my hope?

Its been longer than 2days. About 3weeks actually. I don't know if its right, but I`ve been letting the head building department guy coordinate whats gotta be done between the GC and my engineer. I don't think I`m a high priority? But the weather in Michigan has been lousy. If I don't hear from...

I just got a quote for 20 piers @ 28k plus $10 a foot past 20 ft. For a 39x50 building. I talked to a foundation guy I`ve known for a while that I trust. He said he don't think it will move again, once I back fill and pour the slab. Especially since i`m heating the floor. He suggested as a...