Re: "Central Station Service" Poll

["Bill" <bill190nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think public and easy internet access to building codes would be a good
thing.

Of course the people who know how to properly and safely build/wire
buildings, have easy access to building codes. But those who need it the
most (the do-it-yourselfer), do not currently have easy access to these
codes.

I'm always preaching to these people that building codes are there to
protect you, your family, and your property. And that getting a building
permit is a very inexpensive way to get expert advice, and to have someone
double-check your work to be somewhat sure it is constructed in a safe
manner

FYI - Following is an OSHA link for safely using a "chainsaw" and logging
work. I like this type of "instruction" for the internet. It might save a
few lives if something similar could be done with building codes too.
(Click on an area of the picture to get life saving advice...)
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/logging/manual/manual.html



<mbbaker@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>A recent US supreme court ruling (or lack thereof) indicates to me that
> state building codes (and electrical codes, and mechanical codes, etc.)
> are considered to be in the public domain and therefore should be
> available for free, plus delivery costs (printing or downloading or
> whatever).  As you suggest, a small local surcharge on building permits
> should be able to make local building codes available on line.
>