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Duly noted. Many of us don't need a guv guide book to get through our day.
One more time, they are called H-o-m-e I-n-s-p-e-c-t-o-r-s
Because if there were no building codes you wouldn't know to have a trained professional to check it out?
Without building codes, what regulations would inspectors be looking for? Home inspectors look for things to make sure they meet the current codes, without codes there would be no inspectors.
Without building codes, what regulations would inspectors be looking for? Home inspectors look for things to make sure they meet the current codes, without codes there would be no inspectors.
I didn't say they would be looking for regulations.
I didn't say they would be looking for regulations.
Then what would they look for? If there is no building codes, then how does one inspect something that might be poorly constructed and basically a death trap? Bedroom with no windows? Wiring in the wrong place? Frame not tied down properly to the foundation? Those are all called BUILDING CODES.
It depends on what you mean by "makes sense". Building codes exist because otherwise developers would built tenements and sell them as luxury condos.
Not really.
Here's a quote from introduction to the Boundary County Zoning Ordinance:
Quote:
It is the belief of the county that people who buy and build a here have the right to build the home that best suits them with minimal intrusion; if the roof caves in under the weight of the snow, they'll know better next time. Conversely, you may build a beautiful home that meets the most stringent building codes, but your next door neighbor may not. County government will not intercede on your behalf to make your neighbor live up to your standards.
Despite the hyperbole, they seem to be able to build satisfactory homes in Boundary County that do not in fact fall down in spite of their minimalist approach to building codes.
Then what would they look for? If there is no building codes, then how does one inspect something that might be poorly constructed and basically a death trap? Bedroom with no windows? Wiring in the wrong place? Frame not tied down properly to the foundation? Those are all called BUILDING CODES.
yes correct, they wouldn't look for codes if there weren't any. Are you saying home buyers wouldn't desire safety or quality if there were no codes?
I know I would, and I would hire someone who knows my needs to inspect my purchase.
yes correct, they wouldn't look for codes if there weren't any. Are you saying home buyers wouldn't desire safety or quality if there were no codes?
I know I would, and I would hire someone who knows my needs to inspect my purchase.
How would someplace be deemed safe to live in? What is the standard for safe? You can skate around this all you like, but you lost this one right out of the gate.
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How would someplace be deemed safe to live in? What is the standard for safe? You can skate around this all you like, but you lost this one right out of the gatw.
Without building codes, what regulations would inspectors be looking for? Home inspectors look for things to make sure they meet the current codes, without codes there would be no inspectors.
Most inspectors project remaining useful life of roofs and mechanicals.
Building codes don't mandate mechanicals in working order, dry basements or a mold free Attic.
Some inspectors work broad areas and are not necessarily familiar with the nuance of all local building codes.
Here's a quote from introduction to the Boundary County Zoning Ordinance:
Despite the hyperbole, they seem to be able to build satisfactory homes in Boundary County that do not in fact fall down in spite of their minimalist approach to building codes.
Dave
Seriously? "if the roof caves in under the weight of the snow, they'll know better next time." I'd like to see a link! Is this a "prepper" county or something?
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