Two top building officials in Kerrville, Texas have resigned out of concern that recent changes have weakened the building code. Chief building official, Brian Whitton, expressed particular concern about a change that would waive the requirement of a building permit for some alterations or renovations to commercial structures. If a building permit is not required, the requirement of an asbestos survey will not be triggered. Whitton says this change in the code violates state law and may prompt involvement from the Texas Department of Health.
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