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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the original poster-- here is my update:  the deck is actually very small and low to the ground (it leads up to an existing brick porch). I didn't need anyone intermittent inspections.  The neighbor got DCRA to issue a stop work order based on a provision of DC regulations that she is deliberating misinterpreting.  I've filed the review request a long time ago but only got a checklist in response, basically telling me to comply with the stop work order.  There is supposed to be a process for an administrative reviewer to go over the stop work order with me an either affirm it or agree to reverse it or modify it, but that just isn't happening-- I have emailed and called and never hear back.  I also don't hear back from the inspector, although I spoke to the person above him who is basically just digging in and won't admit that they were wrong to issue the stop work order.  Apparently, you can appeal the non-response from the administrative reviewer to an Office of Administrative hearings, but that sounds almost like going to court.  I've tried talking to a couple of permit expediters but they either don't know what to do or aren't interested in such a small job.  I am in limbo because I can't have any other work done while I still have this order.  [/quote]

Why do you assume the neighbor (and by inference the inspector) are misinterpreting code? It's clear that you are not a lawyer, so why assume that you are correct? [/quote]

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