Greetings BOAT family and friends, Wow! Who would have ever imagined we’d be faced with, and working through, this incredibly trying challenge in our nation and our great state? But, Texans are tough, resilient, and have grit. When faced with adversity, we find ways to get the job done and we grow stronger through it … Read more
As code officials, our mission could be summarized as making sure all buildings are built in a manner where all occupants can rest assured that the building and its systems were constructed with their safety and wellbeing as a top priority. With that in mind, I’ve been researching, studying, and attempting to impact building safety … Read more
This mantra comes from the United States Marine Corps. It applies to any obstacle and is what saves lives and ensures victory on the battlefield. We can all learn from this approach. 2020 has been the kind of year that has forced us all to look at the way we conduct business. We’ve each adapted … Read more
We have all read and heard a lot about the pandemic. Our daily routines have changed. Businesses are decimated. Politics is polarizing. Childhoods are robbed of innocence or worry. In some cases, loved ones have been lost, forever gone from this dreaded disease. We are tired of it all. What can you do? Live and … Read more
A few years ago, someone on the BOAT Board came up with a slogan “first preventers.” When I first heard this clever play on words with “first responders,” I thought it was original and definitely accurate. The idea is if we, as inspectors, do our job correctly, we save lives by removing potential dangers … Read more
Since March, life has changed significantly due to COVID-19. We all have made drastic changes in both our personal and professional lives. As Governor Abbott issues executive orders, we as government employees make changes to the way we perform our duties. What was once considered a routine duty is now considered a special duty due … Read more