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To: Moominoid who wrote (15950)	3/25/2007 9:26:44 AM
From: elmatador	Respond to of 218405

"meet some inspection standards as" everywhere, barred Germany. The practical purpose of standards if for safety reasons. The over engineering and over-standardization is just to employ people to enforce them. Everywhere -barred Germany- the city government likes people to build so they raise revenue on tax property and the money that flows into the economy. In places where the country is managed to provide jobs -which in turn bring votes to the party in power, they don't give a damn about the economy. Parodying Kruschev: we will bury those guys (economically speaking). Because that capital will sprad move evenly to where it is welcome

To: Moominoid who wrote (15950)	3/26/2007 4:14:14 PM
From: Maurice Winn	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 218405

Licenses for building houses isn't in force yet. It is partly done, but under construction. The people constructing the system do not have any licences or training in doing so: dbh.govt.nz There is a LOT to read. But note, the government will still support DIY. dbh.govt.nz For example, people will still be allowed to replace a weatherboard and even do painting a decorating. I doubt that will include use of a ladder, which will require a degree. Falls from ladders onto noggins is a major medical issue in New Zealand. Hammer nailing will require a 4 year degree soon, with special emphasis on Treaty issues with Maori language skills a requirement. Building a whole house will take 7 government departments and swarms of licensed professionals, not to mention 3 lawyer and a very large stash of money. The price of houses has been zooming up recently. Which isn't surprising. But rules are good. The more the better, as gg says. It's only those stupid third world countries which don't have a rules creation industry, working under urgency, with late sittings. Qwash helmets will be compulsory. We can't be too safe you know and we can't put a price on human life. Any rule is a good rule. Mqurice