On Jan 11, 2:38*pm, "Doug" wrote:
"zek" wrote in message

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All the new homes I see built are for the rich. Screw them.
Contractors
don't want to build cheap houses. They make more money on the big
ones.
All the poorer people have to settle for used stuff. The people that
don't like national
health insurance, don't have many friends that need it.
greg

and your point is?

Doug

Any state following ICC codes now need to follow sprinkler code unless
they exempt it not just Pa.
Also
There are new energy and Electrical codes to drive up the cost.

All new circuits installed in new or existing homes must now be
protected by GFCI or new Arc Fault breakers
Add $1000.00 extra cost for this average new homes.
all outlets in home must be tamper proof to prevent children
inserting items in outlets .
a new infrared energy test must be run to see if home is leaking air.
also new energy codes require almost all new homes have duct work in
interior walls only no more outside walls unless special duct work
used.
average cost to a new home between sprinklers and electrical and
energy is $8-10 thousand and thats if additional items like a pressure
tank for sprinkler is needed.