Onaje Boone, a dedicated building inspector in San Francisco, faced termination for his thorough report writing, which was deemed excessively detailed. Despite his extensive experience and commitment to the code, Boone was advised that simpler reports would suffice. He maintained that detailed reports not only were necessary but legally required, particularly in a city prone to earthquakes. However, his adherence to high standards clashed with his employer's preference for brevity, culminating in his dismissal just before completing his probationary period.
Boone, 47, a former carpenter, a licensed contractor and a building inspector in both the public and private sector for more than a decade, was last year told there were issues with his report writing.
The code calls for so much space, so much cleanliness of the area, a certain type of waterproofing... I write it specifically to what the code book calls out, whatever was required was noted.
For Boone, Rebar Good was not good enough. He continued to write reports his way. And do inspections his way: as in, failing people who didn't meet the code.
What I was doing was the right thing. It was in black and white: It's not what the plans say. How can my boss get mad at me?
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