“The official told Perez that the downed fence—which encloses a pool—was a safety hazard...”
From my previous post:
“think this is a good idea if limited to potentially dangerous situations. It will focus the homeowner’s attention on the important repairs instead of trying to sort out all the cassette tapes with washed out labels, or deciding if the golf bag can be saved. In addition, depending on the neighborhood, there could be a good chance that in a couple of months everything will just look the same. Some people are just that lazy and disorganized. Sometimes the threat of a fine is just the incentive those people need to get things done.
I suspect that there will be few fines levied, and the ones that end up having to pay will deserve it. Most people who are really in trouble will have their fines waived if they can show that they tried.”
Very true. I can tell you that when I worked as a building inspector/plans examiner our concern after a storm was not whether a property fence was down. We would not have had time for such. A pool fence though? That is another matter.
6 HOURS after a devastating storm????
For a downed fence????
Hell, at least give them a couple of days...
They may be spending time getting their house LIVABLE!!!!
I suspect that there will be few fines levied, and the ones that end up having to pay will deserve it. Most people who are really in trouble will have their fines waived if they can show that they tried.”
There’s just a tiny little problem. It’s 6 hours after the hurricane has passed. There is no electrical power, streets are blocked with fallen trees, and building supply stores are not open.