Inspectors confirm unauthorized bar and construction activities endangering public safety.

Wells Sewing Board of Appeals votes to deny mislocated building appeal for existing deck.

Court reviews timeline for inspections following permit issuance for hurricane damage repairs.

The Jefferson County Building Code Board of Adjustment Appeals on March 5 denied six appeals from business owners challenging county unsafe-structure declarations for commercial properties; owners' attorney argued notices and inspection records were not provided before shutdowns, while county officials said life-safety findings and measurements supported the actions.

At the Sept. 14 hearing county staff said shipping containers used for commercial rental are considered structures and must meet floodplain and building‑code standards; a county building official said an engineer must calculate flotation and design anchoring to resist uplift and overturning.

On July 21, 2026 the Town of Goshen Zoning Board considered an appeal of the building inspector's interpretation about whether industrial concrete silos are covered by the code's silo/height exemptions; after extended legal argument the board voted on the inspector's interpretation and the motion to accept the inspector's reading carried, meaning the applicant will not need a ZBA variance and must proceed through planning-board review.

City officials discuss ongoing building code violations and permit issues from hurricane damage.

Council reviews ongoing non-compliance with building code violations and permit timelines.

Court hearing focuses on permit violations and upcoming inspections for multiple cases.

Magistrate Ellis addresses repeat building code violations and fines for Mr. Zamudio.

The city mandates permits for salon modifications and construction or fines will accrue.

Inspector finds duplex in violation of safety codes multiple times since January 2024 tornado.

Homeowners Bridal and Karen Cotton risk daily fines for unpermitted construction in Port Saint Lucie.

Contractor faces delays and rising costs addressing extensive hurricane damage on building's north side.

Homeowner alleges Rick's Pools violated construction law and warranty during pool installation.

The subcommittee voted to require smoke detectors installed in new residential construction to meet the ninth edition of UL 217 (or later). Sponsor cited faster-burning modern home fires and said earlier detection saves lives; enforcement likely falls to local building inspectors.

Commissioners question past construction practices and prioritize safety evaluations for ongoing projects.

City cites hazardous living conditions and multiple code violations at Garcia's property.

City board reviews failed abatement of illegally built deck structure without permits.

Thousand Oaks condo complex postpones resolution on code violations to October 27 for review.

Council discusses adopting PRC 4291 guidelines for defensible space and fire hazard zones.

City proposes updates for rental inspections and enforcement to ensure code compliance.

Commission grants longer permit extensions for Woolsey fire rebuilds with new construction conditions.

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