The increase in number and specificity of building codes has come in-part due to foreign-made building materials and poor QC. I agree, due to your uae of "in-p

The increase in number and specificity of building codes has come in-part due to foreign-made building materials and poor QC. I agree, due to your uae of "in-part". Foreign parts are indeed very low quality, comparatively. What's worse are bog box stores importing, creating their own brand, and selling this junk. I honestly believe we should pass a law, if a big box retailer does this, they assume full liabilty and responsibility for QC and all damages. This includes if they have any ownership in any corporation, no matter how many shells or distance orml country, and the CFO, CxO should be criminally liable for compliance. EG no hiding. The big box guys like to import off brands by setting up a shell company, then in a few years axe the brand and close the corp, evading liabily. It needs to end! That said, I think many building codes exist because too many people take shortcuts.