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Cowboys didn't have practice facility roof inspected

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The Dallas Cowboys applied last year for a building permit to replace the high-tension fabric roof on the indoor practice facility that collapsed Saturday and injured 12 people. But the team never had city officials inspect any completed work, which is required by Irving's building code. In city documents released Monday, the team is listed as the general contractor for the reroofing project that was estimated to cost $600,000. Irving does not issue a building permit unless the general contractor is registered with the city. The Cowboys registered as a general contractor on the same day they requested a permit for the roof work. City officials were aware that work began on the roof last year but never received word from the team that it was complete.

Dallas Morning News

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May 5, 2009  06:49 AM ET

Yikes..... better hire a lot more lawyers Jerry.

May 5, 2009  07:09 AM ET

Bad job by the town too though. They should be following up on permit applications and checking on why no inspection was ever called for.

May 5, 2009  07:13 AM ET

This is going to get ugly, fast. No inspection, not up to code, and a non-licensed constructor. Also, not informing the city that the construction was complete so an inspection could be done, which is required.

May 5, 2009  07:22 AM ET

Jerry isn't gonna have a team by the time this is over.

May 5, 2009  07:23 AM ET

With all of the money tied up in the new stadium, I guess the practice field wasn't important....

May 5, 2009  07:27 AM ET

What's the team worth? 1 billion? Second in the world only to Man U?...

I'm thinking the Cowboys have plenty of lawyers on staff already...Yesterday's FN Headline? "Cowboys Lawyer Up". Great job there, Jr. Copy writer !

Yeah I'm sure Jerry had to go through the phone book, and find a lawyer Saturday evening, quick!

May 5, 2009  07:29 AM ET

Hey Chico...

Boy's, Skins...1 and 2

NFL Team Values
1. Dallas Cowboys
2. Washington Redskins
3. New England Patriots
4. Houston Texans
5. Philadelphia Eagles
6. Denver Broncos
7. Chicago Bears
8. New York Giants
9. Cleveland Browns
10. New York Jets

May 5, 2009  07:30 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Jerry isn't gonna have a team by the time this is over.

That's funny.

May 5, 2009  07:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

Hey Chico...Boy's, Skins...1 and 2 NFL Team Values1. Dallas Cowboys2. Washington Redskins3. New England Patriots4. Houston Texans5. Philadelphia Eagles6. Denver Broncos7. Chicago Bears8. New York Giants9. Cleveland Browns10. New York Jets

Sup Panama,

Is that ranking by net worth?

May 5, 2009  07:32 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

Hey Chico...Boy's, Skins...1 and 2 NFL Team Values1. Dallas Cowboys2. Washington Redskins3. New England Patriots4. Houston Texans5. Philadelphia Eagles6. Denver Broncos7. Chicago Bears8. New York Giants9. Cleveland Browns10. New York Jets

Um no?

Cowboys, Redskins, Patriots, Giants, Jets are 1-5...

http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/30/sportsmoney_nfl08_NFL-Team-Valuations_ Rank.html

May 5, 2009  07:33 AM ET

Should somebody be looking at that billion dollar stadium?

May 5, 2009  07:40 AM ET
QUOTE(#10):

Um no?Cowboys, Redskins, Patriots, Giants, Jets are 1-5...http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/30/sportsmoney_nfl08_NFL-Team-Valua tions_ Rank.html

No. 1 Manchester United Soccer $1.8 billion
No. 2 Dallas Cowboys Football $1.6 billion
No. 3 Washington Redskins Football $1.5 billion
No. 4 New England Patriots Football $1.32 billion
No. 5 New York Yankees Baseball $1.3 billion
No. 6 Real Madrid Soccer $1.29 billion
No. 7 Arsenal Soccer $1.2 billion
No. 8 New York Giants Football $1.18 billion
No. 9 New York Jets Football $1.17 billion
No. 10 Houston Texans Football $1.17 billion

May 5, 2009  07:41 AM ET

yes Chico,I believe total net worth.

May 5, 2009  08:00 AM ET

A reputable company shouldn't require additional inspection following construction. Obviously, if this construction company WAS reputable, they aren't anymore.

May 5, 2009  08:01 AM ET

The city would have probably passed it through anyway. I am a contractor from Baltimore and I can't tell you how many houses I have remodeled and found things, I mean obvious things, that the inspectors should not have passed. On my jobs if the inspector comes out wearing loafers without socks and gold jewelry he's not going to get dirty. Even if the inspectors screw up and miss things the county still isn't liable.

May 5, 2009  08:09 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

Hey Chico...Boy's, Skins...1 and 2 NFL Team Values1. Dallas Cowboys2. Washington Redskins3. New England Patriots4. Houston Texans5. Philadelphia Eagles6. Denver Broncos7. Chicago Bears8. New York Giants9. Cleveland Browns10. New York Jets

Thats before the lawsuits right?? Maybe some rookie can barter a spot onto the team instead of suing.

May 5, 2009  08:10 AM ET

oops. Jerry, time to just be an owner.

May 5, 2009  08:16 AM ET

Sounds like someone was trying to save a few bucks.....might as well pay millions now...good job..

May 5, 2009  08:19 AM ET

I'm not privy to the codes of Irving, but normally if you apply for a permit, city inspectors are there checking every so often. They have to give a final OK before the structure can proceed.
Possibly monies were paid to skip the final inspection.

 
May 5, 2009  08:21 AM ET
QUOTE(#19):

I'm not privy to the codes of Irving, but normally if you apply for a permit, city inspectors are there checking every so often. They have to give a final OK before the structure can proceed.Possibly monies were paid to skip the final inspection.

Which would make the city vulnerable for being sued also....

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