Hudson Valley Code Inspectors

BUILDING INSPECTORS ARE IN A JAMB:

Town building inspector Joe Mlcoch can't remember the last time he conducted a fire inspection of businesses or multi­family dwellings.

He's also about six months behind on inspections of places of public assembly, such as churches, theaters and restaurants.

The problem facing Mlcoch, who wears a trio of hats — building inspector, fire inspector and code enforcement officer — is not uncommon in the Hudson Valley's booming towns, where municipal staffing has lagged while development has boomed.