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Generally speaking, old structures that are not up to code aren't just torn down because the code changed.
by vkou 3y ago
Generally speaking, old structures that are not up to code aren't just torn down because the code changed.
- bombcar 3y agoIn fact very few code changes for residential buildings cause retroactive enforcement. Called “grandfathering” you’re allowed to continue to use a house that was legal when you built it. There are often laws that say repairs beyond a certain point must bring it up to code, but minor repairs to keep it working are fine. Now you may want to get it to code, but that’s another question.