I have a simple point here. Before Katrina, we had no IRC…international residential code for home construction (local inspectors only). Anyone could build a house based upon reputation or affordability. The new code put many out of business in favor of large home builder organizations, and guess what? Prices went up! The first argument was that the new homes were safer. I disagree. Most of the seventy year old slab homes are still standing and occupied. With the regulations of r values, handicap requirements, etc., the price has gone up exponentially. Choice was eliminated for those who could not afford to build.
My point, sorry for rambling, is that freedom to choose was eliminated, causing harm to the country. Government is not your friend.
Thanks for sharing this. Yes, so many were hurt by this. I love these stories we are all sharing because it shows how wide ranging these regulations have been throughout our country.
I have a simple point here. Before Katrina, we had no IRC…international residential code for home construction (local inspectors only). Anyone could build a house based upon reputation or affordability. The new code put many out of business in favor of large home builder organizations, and guess what? Prices went up! The first argument was that the new homes were safer. I disagree. Most of the seventy year old slab homes are still standing and occupied. With the regulations of r values, handicap requirements, etc., the price has gone up exponentially. Choice was eliminated for those who could not afford to build. My point, sorry for rambling, is that freedom to choose was eliminated, causing harm to the country. Government is not your friend.
Thanks for sharing this. Yes, so many were hurt by this. I love these stories we are all sharing because it shows how wide ranging these regulations have been throughout our country.