It's been a few weeks since I've blogged, and I apologize. It's not like anyone's actually reading this, but I did say I'd do it. I've been up to my eyeballs in random bullshit like fire door systems that won't pass code the way GC's want them built to service counters that won't pass code the way the architect wants them built to random life crap like an almost-blown differential.
I admit it, I hate people, but they make it easy to do so. When you bring wood 1 hour doors to a jobsite and a stack of wood jamb and stop and expect me to build a double door for an equipment room, don't expect me say, "Okay, sure, I'll build this door for you that's now rated at a 20 minute burn time with no smoke seal because you're too cheap to pay for a steel frame and door with integrated threshhold and smoke seal LIKE IT SAYS ON THE DOOR SCHEDULE." Ass.
It's not my job to make sure what you build is safe for residents in low income housing. It's not my job to read the ADA requirements and double-check your accessible design. It is my responsibility as a human being. But, really, if you expect me to do my job so delays don't cost you money, DO YOUR FUCKING JOB.
Sigh.
I need a better class of clients. The building code is complex, granted, but that's why architects and engineers are paid ungodly sums.
My advice to carpenters out there: If you ever hear, "I can get a variance for that," pack up your tools and run, don't walk, the other direction.
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