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A few years ago I had all sorts of issues with the Somerset building dept. I converted my single stall garage into living space. Brought the floor up to the hieght of the rest of the house using 2x12s for a 13' span. Busted my aggots for not using bridging. I showed him how EVERY 2x12 had a piece of framing lumber under it, right to the concrete floor below. Not good enough. Kind of makes me laugh, some of these guys have no or minimal building experience but they have all the answers. If the book said put it up-side-down thats what they will make you do.
On the other hand....he said I could move my wood stove and he wouldn't make me get a permit. I got the permit and had it inspected. If the house burned down and I hadn't had proof it was inspected my home owners insurance would not cover me.
I let my liscense go, insurance go and sold most of my contracting tools ( Kept all the woodworking stuff) now I work in a stair shop again and all my headaches are GOONNNEEEE!!!!!
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