I was kind of surprised as we start to build our mini-log cabins that there are no building codes or restrictions at all in our county, except for the septic system. A gvt bureaucrat will have to issue a permit and inspect the new septic system...but that's basically it.
I am not saying it is a totally good thing to be wide open, because some half-wits might make some dangerous mistakes, but it sure is nice to be able to do what you want when building your week-end get-away.
Last year we were considering building a new office suite and they said all new light switches in offices were mandated to be on timers that shut off if no motion is detected after a certian amount of time. The landlords say they are getting lots of complaints people sitting at their desks reading their computer screens without making much movement and the lights suddenly shut off in their office. I read this week that they have discovered the new "energy saving" light bulbs may be hazardous to our health!
