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'Self-Certified' NYC Building Plans Rife With Violations
East News May 27, 2008
More than eight in 10 building plans vetted by architects and engineers -- instead of city inspectors -- violate zoning rules, New York City reviews of the plans found.
The Buildings Department ...
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| Subject | Posted By | Posted On |
|---|---|---|
| Self Certification should be abolish | John J. Garcia | Jul 9, 2008, 7:30 pm |
| Self-Certified | Luis | Jun 4, 2008, 3:46 pm |
| Self Checks | GH | May 28, 2008, 7:16 pm |
| RE: RE: Self Checks | Dave B | May 28, 2008, 6:00 pm |
| RE: Self Checks | LeeRay | May 28, 2008, 5:33 pm |
| Self Checks | Sam DiCarlo | May 28, 2008, 3:34 pm |
| RE: RE: Self checks | Dan M | May 28, 2008, 2:27 pm |
| RE: Self checks | Concerned Citizen | May 28, 2008, 1:21 pm |
| RE: Yank Their Licenses | Roger | May 28, 2008, 1:15 pm |
| RE: Self checks | Alex K | May 28, 2008, 12:51 pm |
| Self checks | Realist | May 27, 2008, 5:03 pm |
| RE: Yank Their Licenses | Dan | May 27, 2008, 2:38 pm |
| Yank Their Licenses | Darwin | May 27, 2008, 2:16 pm |
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Subject: Self Checks
I wonder if, before a rush to judgement, we could find out exactly what the discrepancies noted are so a rational comment can be made? Some Codes can honestly be interpreted differently for different circumstances. If however the violations do involve life safety issues from professional neglect, then these should be reviewed very seriously. I hope that a great city like New York will take the time to analyze in depth the self-check program before casting further doubt and possibly ending future potential.