Uncle Bobs Code
UB's Building Code
« Thread Started on Mar 24, 2011, 1:21pm »
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I'm going to start writting my own Building Code here. Each code requirement will be under the appropriate topic.
This UBBC includes requirements for both new and remodeling/renovating of existing single family dwellings.
We are heading in the wrong direction in government code requirements. The codes have been taken over by commericial interests and "Merchant Builders".
The electric code is a perfect example. Every code cycle; we see a new product driven code requirement. GFCI's, then AFCI's , and then Combination AFCI's; and Combination GFCI/AFCI's. What is next?
The cost of of just one, "required" electric duplex receptacle has gone up from (todays prices for all) $0.59 cents (for a standard UL Listed duplex receptacle) to from $12.00 to $16.00 and more (for the others). And, the safety factor does not justify the increase.
What I will be posting in the various code sections; is only an example of what needs to be done; to bring us back to sanity. I am; using the IRC and the older CABO books as a base; writting what I believe is a building code that;
1. Reduces the costs of building and remodeling,
2. Maintains "reasonable" saftey requirements,
3. Removes hazardous building materials,
4. Reduces energy waste and costs,
5. Creates a healthy built environlment, and,
6. Provides buildings that willl last for more than one hundred years with minimal maintenance.
At the advice of members it shall be known as the UBBC.
Uncle Bob