Fact checking your federal and local agencies during your disaster recovery.
Fact checking your federal and local agencies is more than just a job for your Office of Inspector General. Do not allow your agencies to direct your recovery toward their special interest groups. Disaster recovery is about the victims not corporate

The 6-month CDBG-DR Grant Process timer for your state started on 1-21-2025.

By Murray Wennerlund

Stay informed and become your own advocate for disaster damage not covered by insurance and other means. Unused disaster funds from 2023 will be applied to 2024. However, for most of you in 2023, your program is not over and you should be very active.

Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.

By Murray Wennerlund

When a duct passes through a second-story floor, across an 18-inch space, and vents into a drywall ceiling below, there are a few critical steps to follow to ensure proper sealing, fireblocking, and structural integrity.

How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Block and Tie Inspection.

By Murray Wennerlund

These are some of the most common mistakes that municipal residential building inspectors encounter during inspections. Ensuring compliance with the applicable codes can help avoid these failures and ensure a safe electrical system.