12-31-2009, 02:37 PM
Kane you're confusing the heck out of me.
If the septic system has to be inspected, like all other aspects, why can't the O/B do it themselves? If its argued that it shouldn't be required for electrical work, its the same argument for septic. But you’re saying it’s all right for one piece but not all right for another. Isn’t that what government said for plumbing and electric? All you did is replace the use of licensed electrician or plumber with licensed septic contractor.
When plans are submitted to the County, what do they look for on those plans? If all they are doing is checking to make sure it meets zoning requirements and that the stamp is on it, I would agree the plans need the stamp. But if they are looking to make sure the plans meet building codes and is structurally sound, we're right back to the argument of why does an O/B need a stamp if the examiners are checking it for compliance? If the plan does not meet code it’s the exact same thing as the electric/plumbing not meeting code.
The crux of your argument is that an O/B should be able to perform their own work so long as it meets codes and passes inspection. So if the plans and septic pass inspections, there should be no reason to use a licensed person for those items according to your argument.
If the septic system has to be inspected, like all other aspects, why can't the O/B do it themselves? If its argued that it shouldn't be required for electrical work, its the same argument for septic. But you’re saying it’s all right for one piece but not all right for another. Isn’t that what government said for plumbing and electric? All you did is replace the use of licensed electrician or plumber with licensed septic contractor.
When plans are submitted to the County, what do they look for on those plans? If all they are doing is checking to make sure it meets zoning requirements and that the stamp is on it, I would agree the plans need the stamp. But if they are looking to make sure the plans meet building codes and is structurally sound, we're right back to the argument of why does an O/B need a stamp if the examiners are checking it for compliance? If the plan does not meet code it’s the exact same thing as the electric/plumbing not meeting code.
The crux of your argument is that an O/B should be able to perform their own work so long as it meets codes and passes inspection. So if the plans and septic pass inspections, there should be no reason to use a licensed person for those items according to your argument.