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ihaveaquestion

(3,258 posts) Wed Jan 15, 2025, 06:48 AM Wednesday

Owners of a fire-resistant house hope LA rebuilds smarter REUTERS

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Owners of a fire-resistant house hope LA rebuilds smarter REUTERS (Original Post) ihaveaquestion Wednesday OP

I sent this to my architect BIL malaise Wednesday #1

I have the feeling when this is all over that the building codes in LA if not all of Cali Liberal In Texas Wednesday #2

I agree that libertarians will fight any rules, karynnj Wednesday #4

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malaise

(279,605 posts)

1. I sent this to my architect BIL

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 07:02 AM

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We need more folks who think this way

Liberal In Texas

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2. I have the feeling when this is all over that the building codes in LA if not all of Cali

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 07:14 AM

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will be changed to make houses more fire resistant. Hopefully even to the extent that this couple has done. But I'll bet there is going to be resistance from the "libertarian" crowd who want the freedom to build firetraps.

karynnj

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4. I agree that libertarians will fight any rules,

Reply to Liberal In Texas (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 15, 2025, 10:12 AM

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but the reality might end up that no insurance company will insure houses that are not fire resistant. Between codes and the fact that a private insurance company can not be forced to insure something they do not want to insure will mean that most libertarians will comply. Only the most extreme will build "what they want" even knowing they can't count on insurance. In addition, the city will fight them as a safety hazard to the community.

Oneear

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3. Building Material to use check into Hempcrete

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Wed Jan 15, 2025, 07:26 AM

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