/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2509558
>go to install a panic bar on an old commercial door to make it compliant
>pm says "good luck, this guy is hard to deal with"
>arrive on site, notice a mail slot pass thru on the glass
>"sir we have to do something about this, or your building won't be secure"
>"that's what your salesman said, you guys are just fishing for more money!"
>"well, if money is the issue, I can block off the mail slot, won't cost anything, and it'll look fine."
>"NO! I use that mail slot and don't want to buy a mailbox! I just want this installed so the inspector will get off my ass!"
>Ok, this guys a dick. I'll do what he wants, note this on my work order, and have him sign it.
>install panic bar, write and highlight on the work order that door cannot be locked securely due to existing mail slot that was not omitted due to customer request.
>he signs it, muttering about trying to get one over on him
>even though I told him I could block it off and not even charge him
>left pic related and told him to have a nice day
What do you do?