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> For example, if my shoddy water heater install causes my house to burn down and my insurance refuses to cover the damage because it wasn't up to code, then th
by JshWright 9y ago
> For example, if my shoddy water heater install causes my house to burn down and my insurance refuses to cover the damage because it wasn't up to code, then that sucks
What if you're still inside the house when it catches fire, causing me (a firefighter) to enter the house to attempt to rescue you, and I'm killed in the process. Does that also "suck"? I imagine my wife and kids might feel a bit more strongly about that...
- thriftwy 9y agoSo sue the homeowner. After the situation resolved. But I don't see how a person owes something to you over a hypothetical situation.
- criddell 9y agoI'm arguing for codes, not against them. My comment about accepting consequences that might suck was in relation to the absurd hypothetical about allowing the government to come inspect my underwear. I really can't think of a situation where my tighty whiteys could result in the death of a firefighter. I think the person I was arguing with was trying to find out if there was any line that the government could cross that I would think is unreasonable and of course there is. Building codes, as they are today, aren't anywhere near that line though.