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When they alter, modify or remodel the castle, they need to replace the unit.mtlogcabin said:• Smoke alarms are required to be replaced after 10 years in one- and two-family dwellingsJust try and enter someones "castle" to enforce that one.
Might work except it could 15 or 20 yearsWhen they alter, modify or remodel the castle, they need to replace the unit.
We do a truth in sales inspection, usually finding illegal additions, smoke/carbon, water heater strapping, excretamtlogcabin said:Might work except it could 15 or 20 yearsas far as when the house sells. The building department is not a party of the sale so we will never know. I am not part of the real-estate sales police
What ever happened to adopting codes that are enforceable?
I worked in such a jurisdiction. The planning dept. and I would do an inspection. The fee was $1000.00. No sh1t $1000.00. Some of the things we found were amazing.mark handler said:We do a truth in sales inspection, usually finding illegal additions, smoke/carbon, water heater strapping, excreta