EPISODE · Sep 16, 2024 · 19 MIN
How a Fire Hydrant Upgrade Led to a Million-Dollar Lawsuit
from The Claims-Free Architect
Send us Fan MailHow reliable is a survey? When a fire hydrant used as a survey benchmark is replaced by a new fixture, and a site is over-excavated as a result, who is responsible, and how does a seemingly minor 20 cm error in site levels lead to a massive $1.2 million lawsuit?You’ll discover how a small, unnoticed alteration in a survey datum point can snowball into a major headache. This story illustrates the importance of obtaining accurate information, and keeping scrupulous records, especially for complex buildings Connect with Pro-Demnity:Leave a Review Follow us on LinkedInAccess our Risk Education LibrarySpeak with a Risk Services Expert if you’re an Ontario architect seeking guidance for a risk management issue.Thank you for listening.
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Send us Fan Mail How reliable is a survey? When a fire hydrant used as a survey benchmark is replaced by a new fixture, and a site is over-excavated as a result, who is responsible, and how does a seemingly minor 20 cm error in site levels lead to a massive $1.2 million lawsuit? You’ll discover how a small, unnoticed alteration in a survey datum point can snowball into a major headache. This story illustrates the importance of obtaining accurate information, and keeping scrupulous records, es...
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