Code is "minimal acceptable", so yes. Meeting code does not imply "quality". The code bodies are really out of control at this point. They are unelected and

Code is "minimal acceptable", so yes. Meeting code does not imply "quality". The code bodies are really out of control at this point. They are unelected and unaccountable to anyone. Meanwhile, the codes they come up with get incorporated by local political hacks. Detached residential buildings in our area now require fire sprinkler systems to be installed. This is way over the top, adding considerable cost and risk. Talked to a local fire department volunteer who said a large number of their calls are to go to peoples homes and turn off the sprinklers that were activated by false alarm (you're not allowed to). The owners suffer extensive flood damage for nothing, and often don't realize their homeowners insurance doesn't have a flood rider to cover the damage. So, this one change wastes emergency personnel time and destroys property. Good job! Meanwhile, the people who wrote the code are not impacted in any way by this. It gets better. People not on municipal water (very large percentage) have no hope of feeding such a sprinkler system, so are required to install a water tank in their attic. This complicates remodeling to such an extent - its yet another reason people are getting uninspected work done.