‘Vintage’ areas could waive modern building codes - Page 2

mcbaby · #21 Posted **Feb 20, 2007, 1:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbanpdx

Ok Drmyeyes, I agree. Let em be torn down. I like new buildings better anyway.

are you serious?

zilfondel · #22 Posted **Feb 20, 2007, 10:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by 65MAX

Oh Z, you're just thinking rationally. It's far more important to allow developers to space their electrical outlets 10' apart as opposed to 6' apart. Think how many 50 cent outlets they could save. Probably enough to bribe their code official with dinner and drinks at El Gaucho.

Yea, I guess that's just how I am.

Any code issues with outlet spacing, imo, is just complete BS. A more important one, I think, would be if the old electrical wiring is even grounded and if the insulation is still on them... old buildings can have very sketchy electrical that can cause fires.