TheMaster

Why does the inspector expect you to take responsibility for work you didn't do? Why isn't he breaking the homeowners balls and the general contractor? Thats what I woulda asked him.

RealLivePlumber

Tell him to pound sand.

Does your code require a permit for the clearing of stoppages, and a minor repair? Ours does not.

If all you did was fix a trap under the sink, and rod a drain, then no permit is necessary. DO NOT allow someone to muscle you into taking responsibility for work you did not do!!! You earned no profit, so why take a risk?

Stand up to him. Be polite, but firm. Don't worry about "what if I get him on another inspection?" Do your job correctly, and you wont have any problems.

Maybe call the state, and see what they think about his statements. (or your lawyer)

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SewerRatz

Its the City of Lombard, they use the Illinois Code

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RealLivePlumber

Just read a few more posts that came up while I was typing my last one. Had something similar several years ago. I bet the inspector knows the GC, and is trying to cover the GC's ass. Screw 'em. He did the work, without a Licensed plumber. Call the state and turn the GC in.

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Killertoiletspider

Do they still have that old guy that looks like he farts dust as the inspector?

I don't recall anything in the State Code that requires you to assume responsibility for work you did not do, but you probably know the state code better than I do.

SewerRatz

I remember the old guy, he was a good inspector. It some young guy, I never met before. But he sure did not like me over the phone. I got a feeling he thinks I am the plumber that did all the work.

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SlickRick

If all of the GC plumbing work is already covered up. Walk away. The GC was pulling a scam and got caught. If YOU can inspect the work he did and are ok with it, you have them over a barrel. Make sure the inspector knows what went down. The GC and HO would be lucky if the inspector does not make them open walls. I would in a heart beat.

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grandpa

I would want a contract in writing from the homeowner that while you are putting your license up, you did not do any work and any items required by subsequent inspections will be fixed based on an agreed in advance change order to the basic contract. Anything short of that....seems like you are really laying yourself out there.

Christina

Well said Grandpa...
I am thinking too much headache and I would have to tell somebody to
KICK ROCKS!

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service guy

I would submit a bid to rip out the entire plumbing system and repipe all of it. If the homeowner agrees, then I'll sign the permit.

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