Building Barriers: The Los Angeles Construction Quandary

This chapter explores the stringent regulations surrounding construction projects in Los Angeles, illustrated through personal anecdotes of friends trying to build swimming pools. It examines the resilience of older homes against earthquakes compared to modern building standards, questioning the necessity of current retrofitting practices.

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