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Public commenters accuse DBI inspectors of preferential treatment; commission hears calls for stronger internal controls

Building Inspection Commission · February 14, 2023
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Summary

Two public commenters alleged improper permit handling and inspector conduct at DBI, naming specific projects and inspectors; the commission did not adjudicate the claims during the meeting and directed staff to note concerns.

During the meeting’s general public comment period, two speakers raised allegations of improper behavior and weak internal controls at the Department of Building Inspection.

Jerry Drentler told commissioners that two projects, 497 Valley Street and 29 Joyce Street, appeared to have received preferential treatment and that DBI failed to follow standard inspection protocols; he asked the commission why it could not insist DBI implement recommendations from…

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