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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>It is the responsibility of the
licensed air-conditioning contractor to obtain the permit and perform the work
according to the code. If in fact the air-conditioning company did install a new
air handler in violation of the code; they should be subject to disciplinary
actions by either the local or state licensing board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If an owner calls a licensed
contractor and contracts with them to perform the work - they have done nothing
wrong and in my opinion should not suffer for it. The licensed contractor
should bear the expense of corrective work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I hope there is an agency in
Clearwater such as; crimes against the elderly, which will come to this elderly
persons aid, and his sister and filing a claim with the appropriate
disciplinary board.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>R.J.Koning - Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Contractors Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a
href="mailto:rjkoning@contractorsinstitute.com">rjkoning@contractorsinstitute.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>8301 Joliet Street<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hudson, Fl 34667<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>727-863-5147<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> codetalk-bounces@myfloridacode.com
[mailto:codetalk-bounces@myfloridacode.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Greg Hatfield<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> codetalk@myfloridacode.com<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Florida Code Talk] no permit question<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>During
a utility door inspection, our condo Board noticed that a unit owner’s air
handler had been changed and City of Clearwater records indicated that no
permit was pulled. The Board mailed a notice to the unit owner requesting
that they contact their AC contractor and have them pull a permit and request
an inspection. If the AC Company didn’t, the matter would be forwarded to
the City regarding unpermitted work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing>Their AC Company told her that she (the unit owner) would
have to go to the courthouse to pull and pay for the permit. They also told
the elderly owner that they explained to her that the air handler wouldn’t
match the condensing unit so to save money they had to install the air handler
this way. She doesn’t recall that conversation.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing>She was a nervous wreck after her conversation with the
AC company and wants to know what to do. Once the Board forwards this to
the City of Clearwater, will she be responsible for the expense of the permit
and any equipment changes needed to pass the inspection? She is all alone
and trying to sell her unit so scared this will put a financial burden upon her
and doesn’t want to confront the AC company anymore. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNoSpacing>For safety, our Board frequently checks permitting due to
the volume of contractors working within the complex. This will probably
occur again due to the age of the AC units and the owners so would appreciate
some local inspector input.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thank
you, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script MT"'>Greg
Hatfield<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Brynnwood
Condo I Assoc., President<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>727-403-5416
(m)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>727-726-5074
(fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a
href="mailto:ghatfiel@tampabay.rr.com">ghatfiel@tampabay.rr.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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