The insinuations of 'pay to play' issues IMHO is what I consider situations that cast bad light on the majority of inspectors. Be they within the building areas, engineering, health, code, etc.
State wide codes solve the problem of most 'local' issues, that is within the construction codes. State licenses also helps keep the 'rules' on a level field. Keep in mind that the 'rules' are subject to interpertation.
I don't doubt what you said, but 900 cash would put someone in the 'gray bar' hotel here.
