Well, it happened again. Some guy was arguing with one of our counter technicians about whether or not we required plumbing drawings for a residential permit. The answer is yes. It has been yes for a very long time. Now, the building code doesn't require plumbing plans fore residential projects, so many don't. They assume the inspectors will take care of it out in the field. We have great inspectors, but they have enough work to do without having to size pipes in their heads while inspecting a house. Plus, we like to see that the people who design the plans put some thought into all aspects of the construction. It makes the job easier for the plumber and everyone else on down the line.
But that's not the point. The point is that he was arguing with our wonderful counter staff about it. "I didn't have to do that for my last project." Bull. If your plans went through this office, it had to have plumbing plans. If not, we really messed up. It is good that the techs catch things like that, because it can actually make your plancheck go faster. We won't approve your plans until we have all the information we need. Better to catch it now than after we finally get to your plans, write a correction letter, then get to your revisions some time in the next two weeks or so.
Frustrated, she came back to our office to ask for some help dealing with the guy. Inspectorguy volunteered to go. As soon as he rounded the corner into view of the counter, the customer said, "I guess I'll go get some plumbing plans." I heard him and couldn't help but break out in laughter.
What is it with some guys that they just can't deal with women?
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