Failure to comply with plumbing violation (how much, heating, plumber, cost)

[Irma10]

Hello everybody!

Need advice from experienced folks. My fault was to get too much honest plumber, as result we got a 60-day notice from Building Dep. to correct inappropriate venting-heating.

The problem is what all that involves some remodeling of the house, so it takes time (including plan reviews and permits). As well because it was planned as rental property I have to manage it out of state which is very tricky.
Plus, my plumber doing it on fair price but as side job he can not work everyday.

Anyway, in worst case scenario, we will not be meeting deadline, what would be right course of action?
My contractor keeps telling what I worry too much and 60 days is just formality.

How much could be fine (job price altogether around 10K)?
Could we file for extension, on which ground and what the cost could be?
Can I negotiate with Dep. to winterize the property before deadline and then claim to dismiss action because house can not be occupied?
Give me some ideas, please.

[Cosmic]

It all depends on how anal your particular location is.

In general that 60 day notice time period is a sort of standard. There is always an appeal type procedure possible. But usually you want to do it before the time expires if there is some reason it can not be accomplished in the period. You are not claiming the violation is wrong but stating it can not be fixed in the period. Probably an extension is possible, I never got into all that stuff too much.

Many places if you are moving along, they don't mess with you too much. The notice is to get your attention more than anything else. They might not count the days too exact, inspector might not show right on time, etc.

Other places they might be extremely anal. It is all about the money dear. Anything and everything is another reason to bleed you some more.

Your contractor could be right, if you are working the process, the notice gets thrown in the pile of papers and is not acted upon if a permit is being worked up. Ask him for a better explanation in your case. Could talk with the Building Dept just ask what is going on with this particular case. I would think if a permit is involved once that is issued the notice is sort of temporary suspended, pending final inspection on the work involved.

[Irma10]

Thank you, you lifted my hopes a bit.

Originally Posted by Cosmic

It is all about the money dear. Anything and everything is another reason to bleed you some more.

Who would doubt that, especially in these times. BTW, just got ticket what couple contractor bags near the house violate town's health.
Now as you told me, I would probe to clear about my case in Building Dep.
Hope they will be easy on me.