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Apparently when you disconnect from water and electricity, the city you are living in doesn't like it very much..... No doubt this has everything to do with the loss in revenue to the city and nothing to do with safety....
- But I thought the government encourages alternative amenities like Solar and Wind Power.
- And after all doesn't one's taxes pay for the sewer system?
When we had a cold snap earlier this winter, the power company sent a guy out to make sure I hadn't fooled with the meter because my use hadn't skyrocketed during event.
While others had bills of $300+, mine was $21 so they thought I was doing something nefarious
My primary heat is wood, not electric, so when the inspector saw that it was no big deal as it is a pretty widespread practice here.
I just thought it was funny that they were so concerned that they weren't getting as much money from me as they thought they should
- But I thought the government encourages alternative amenities like Solar and Wind Power.
- And after all doesn't one's taxes pay for the sewer system?
I don't know about other places, but in my local town, the sewer payment is part of the water and garbage and considered a "city service".
In January 2012, she had her real estate license revoked following a second complaint that she had not returned a $3,500 deposit following a failed condo sale.
With that being said, I'm sure she was well aware of the city codes. In addition , how could she be residing in the home without a C.O. One must obtain a temp or regular C.O. For the C.O. to be issued, she must comply with the local codes.
Most cities will not allow occupancy of a home without water service. If you don't have water, you have no sanitation. That may work out in the boonies somewhere, but not in high density residential areas. Private wells in cities are usually contaminated and not potable, though they are sometimes allowed with regularly inspected backflow preventers to eliminate the danger of cross-contamination.
She just needs to find a more rural county that is "off-grid" friendly, and with no large cities within its borders. There are still some out there if you poke around a bit. Some counties actually go out of their way to welcome off-grid type folks by relaxing some of the codes that may make sense in large metro areas but are ridiculous in a rural setting.
Most cities will not allow occupancy of a home without water service. If you don't have water, you have no sanitation. That may work out in the boonies somewhere, but not in high density residential areas. Private wells in cities are usually contaminated and not potable, though they are sometimes allowed with regularly inspected backflow preventers to eliminate the danger of cross-contamination.
Each state is different, some places have water management districts that are God-like in their powers to make your life miserable. However, often there are good reasons why codes are in place, esp. in higher density areas. I just think that every law should be enforced according to its spirit, NOT its letter. If I live in the city and I can safely put solar panels on my roof, it should be the city's responsibility to move with the times. If I can safely collect water, same thing.
The problem comes from the fact that a lot of local government employees are a curious mix of a bureaucrat and God.
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