9.a.
Board of Examiners of Contractors
- Meeting Date:
- 08/09/2016
- Re
- Philip Petuzzelli, Port St Lucie Properties - Contractor Complaint
- Submitted For:
- Shaun Coss
SUBJECT:
| Contractor/Qualifier | Dba | Competency Card # | State License # |
| Philip Petruzzelli | Port St. Lucie Properties | N/A | CBC1257923 |
CASE INFORMATION:
| Property Owner | Address of Violation | Complainant |
| Liskary Hernandez Comask | 2523 Madewood Drive | Same |
BACKGROUND
| See timeline below. |
TIMELINE
| June 9, 2015 | There was a structure fire that caused significant damage. |
| August 3, 2015 | A demolition application was submitted. |
| August 10, 2015 | The demolition permit was issued. |
| August 10,2015 | The Complainant alleges demolition commenced by PSL Properties |
| August 12, 2015 | A condemnation report was mailed and an unsafe building affidavit was recorded with the Clerk of Court. |
| September 16, 2015 | A contract was entered into for the rehabilitation of the structure. |
| September 17, 2015 | A revision was submitted of the demolition permit to include roof, trusses, shingles, drywall, 8 floor joists and 2 partial exterior walls. |
| September 22, 2015 | The revision was approved by the Building Department. |
| September, 2015 | The attorney for PSL Properties alleges that PSL Properties was hired to repair the property once demolition of the damaged areas of the home was completed by a different contractor. It is also noted that the first contractor hired did not complete demolition and demolition had to be completed by PSL Properties. |
| November 19,2015 | A rehabilitation permit was submitted. |
| November 21, 2015 | The demolition permit expired without having the required inspections. |
| December 7, 2015 | The rehabilitation permit was approved by the Building Department and ready for pick up. |
| December 15, 2015 | Courtesy, framing, sheathing, tie down, roof sheathing, and wind brace inspection s were conducted thus indicating work commenced prior to this date. |
| January 7, 2015 | A roof dry-in inspection was conducted and approved with the exception of missing flashing in the valley. |
| It was not indicated by either party when the owner decided to have a metal roof installed instead of a shingle roof. | |
| January 26, 2016 | A revision was submitted for the change of roof material. |
| January 28, 2016 | The revision was approved by the Building Department. |
FINDINGS
| 1. | In summary it is understood by our department that the complainant’s complaint is that a lapse in time between roof removal and rehabilitation caused damages to the structure. |
| 2. | In summary it is understood by our department that the respondent’s position is that this is a civil contract dispute; and that PSL Properties did not cause damages. It is further noted that the respondent takes the position that PSL Properties proceeded with repairs as quickly as possible; and that delays were caused by inclement weather, owners’ changes and owners’ delays. |
| 3. | 63 days passed between the day of the fire and the day of demolition permit issuance. It is unclear when demolition commenced or was completed since an inspection was never scheduled. |
| 4. | 100 days passed between the day of the fire and the day the contract was entered into for rehabilitation. |
| 5. | 65 days passed between the day the contract was signed and the day the rehabilitation permit was applied for. |
| 6. | 190 days passed between the day of the fire and the day rehabilitation commenced (assuming work started the day of permit issuance). |
ALLEGED CHARGES:
| Section 5-52 (3) | Committing incompetency or misconduct in the practice of contracting. |
| Section 5-52 (4) | Committing gross negligence, repeated negligence, or negligence resulting in a significant danger to life or property. |
RECOMMENDATION:
To Be Determined
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Building | mmeyers | 08/01/2016 02:25 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Kristie Kirstein
- Started On:
- 07/27/2016 05:46 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/01/2016