Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri...
by efitz on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @02:04PM
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Structure collapses are extremely rare, which is why they are always news. I am not unhappy with the state of regulation when it comes to building structures that have the potential to kill hundreds or thousands of people at a time.
However I think many locations in the US way overdo regulation when it comes to residential building codes. When you buy a house, you get a professional inspection. If it comes up dangerous, then you are armed with the knowledge to make a risk decision that’s right for you.
I don’t need spacecraft level engineering on my car; similarly i don’t need skyscraper level engineering on my house.
Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri...
by Gigachad on Thursday January 12, 2023 @12:50AM
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Presumably you pull out a report and do a rundown of all the not to spec electrical work before any guests enter the house? Or are you making the safety call for them too?
However I think many locations in the US way overdo regulation when it comes to residential building codes. When you buy a house, you get a professional inspection. If it comes up dangerous, then you are armed with the knowledge to make a risk decision that’s right for you.
I don’t need spacecraft level engineering on my car; similarly i don’t need skyscraper level engineering on my house.