Some code violations are so outrageously blatant that one does not even need to be in the trade , as the plumber , to realize it.

This "Handyman" needs to be hit in the wallet, and hard, to understand this. Unfortunatly, in many states the AHJ ( all smoke , teeth & vinegar aside) can only impose fines that almost invite such work.

What ever happened to public floggings

I would recommend this customer seek leagal cousel to this end.
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