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I agree for the most part. Howerver, here in Chicago ocasionally it seems
that the code was influenced by politics and requires things that don't make
sense and only serve to put more money in someone's pocket.


"RicodJour" wrote in message
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Steve Barker LT wrote:
Ok, then. If there's no permit required, and therefore no inspection,
where
does the code come into play?


Code is the minimum acceptable construction. Why would anyone want to
build something that failed to meet such a low standard?

R