I think it's important to consider the difference between "possible benefit" and "avoiding injury/death". When it comes to safety--because we understandably pu

I think it's important to consider the difference between "possible benefit" and "avoiding injury/death". When it comes to safety--because we understandably put such a large value on human life--small risks are something we consider. I believe all of your examples fall into the safety category. Even worse about your examples is that the situations are unsafe and misleading. I think our regulations surrounding the safety issues that you listed are reasonable. (Additionally, building codes do consider expected usage and alters allowances. No one expects a piano in an attic and the floor load per square foot requirements reflect that.)