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Deck with no railing

From a health and safety issue, the stair risers have requirements. I can't teach you all these requirements.
 
We are paid to note and photograph the health and safety issues, WE THINK, are a detriment to the lender & (mortgagee) Every area has different rules and regulations. FHA /HUD and VA do have standards but NOT to within an inch, IMHO. Note it, pix it, and go on to the next assignment. It's not our CALL, we just report, let the guys making a Salary, Benis, Vacations, Retirement, in a Cubical, make the decision.
It is one BIG issue that AI cannot see or report. Boots on the Ground or Grandma falls to her Death.
Yeah. Assumed not a safety issue. Measured the height as... Owner said they intentionally installed the deck that way and did not want rails. Appraiser assumes acceptable, lender can contact owner and appraiser to demand structural alteration and appraisal to be subject to if they want.

Do a flip.
 
Yeah. Assumed not a safety issue. Measured the height as... Owner said they intentionally installed the deck that way and did not want rails. Appraiser assumes acceptable, lender can contact owner and appraiser to demand structural alteration and appraisal to be subject to if they want.

Do a flip.
You can't play ignorant. You need to know local requirements.

I understand the final decision falls on your client. I have that part.
 
Hence, I can do subject to and client do something else if they want. I throw the ball in my client's court. Now. Let's finish my assignment.
 
If you see it personally as health and safety issue. You just do it subject to regardless of local code and requirements.

You are a professional.
 
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