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Old 08-18-2008, 01:59 PM
 
Location: maine/alabama
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has anyone got any information about the legislature passing/adopting a building code for towns of 2000 or more (towns would have to hire a bldg. inspector) and builders would have to begin to get licensed??
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Old 08-18-2008, 02:22 PM
 
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has anyone got any information about the legislature passing/adopting a building code for towns of 2000 or more (towns would have to hire a bldg. inspector) and builders would have to begin to get licensed??

I haven't heard about it, but IMO, it's about time!!!
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Old 08-18-2008, 04:01 PM
 
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You'll undoubtedly still be able to do your own work on your own property. I do a lot of my own electrical, plumbing and building. I get permits and call for inspections but the inspector seldom shows up to look at my work. He approved my wiring of the barn and the 100 amp service I installed in there. He also approved my kitchen rewiring work. I think he feels I know enough about it to not kill myself or burn the place down now so he cuts me some slack here and there.
Any hard jobs I call in an expert.
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Old 09-25-2008, 04:50 PM
 
Location: Central Maine
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Wow! that was interesting.....

I do know that passive radon systems will be required. Which will cut down on the cost of having one installed after the fact.....
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Old 09-25-2008, 04:56 PM
 
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Passive radon system is a hole in the wall with some screen over the end.
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Old 09-25-2008, 05:56 PM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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Passive radon system is a hole in the wall with some screen over the end.

Shhh!

"Passive Radon System" sounds so much better.

With a fancy phrase you can charge more too!
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Old 09-25-2008, 06:52 PM
 
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Well this just scares the bed wetters right out of my bed! I have relocated here and I noticed some shabby workmanship in the home we are renting. Now I know why...especially since the guy is a Principal at an elementary school!
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