This is Part 3 of our series on things code inspectors wish homeowners knew. Don’t miss Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. When homeowners consider the cheaper route (ex: hire a contractor who doesn’t want to pull permits…
Personal Perspectives
Stories of professionals at work, which include interviews, essays, first-hand accounts and reported profiles.
From the Field: 12 Additional Things Code Inspectors Wish Homeowners Knew
From unpermitted disasters to ignored water leaks that lead to costly and dangerous headaches, code inspectors are here to share more of what homeowners need to know.
Reflections on My Visit to Greenwood Rising
Greenwood Rising offers many lessons, including a stark reminder of how racism can destroy not only lives, but the physical foundations of community and opportunity.
Building safety is often discussed in terms of compliance, inspections and enforcement. But its real purpose is far broader: to protect communities, preserve opportunities and safeguard the places where lives unfold. Those themes came…
The Career Path of a Building Safety Professional (Part 2)
Gregg Fields’ background in designing, installing and selling fire protection systems led to a prolific and highly rewarding career in building safety.
This is Part 2 in our series chronicling the career path of building safety professionals. Part 1 can be read here. Building officials have many responsibilities that go beyond code interpretation and enforcement. They strive to…
