not sure about all states but most when selling make you update it to 
current building codes. Some will let the sell as is go through, but 
even that is iffy.
To find your building code info. Go to your court house or town hall 
of records. Ask them for the current building codes list. That will 
give you a idea of what is now and what was from looking at your house now.
The only way to get around the code upgrade in a sell is to sell to a 
relative. If in the family your not  expected to code up. Only when 
selling to unknown persons or real estate people.

At 11:48 PM 5/16/2007, you wrote:

>Hi,
>I am a not so handy house owner and have been an occasional member of
>this list for quite some time. I think it is so cool all the stuff you
>guys are able to do!
>
>A neighbor was just telling us that she is trying to sell her home and
>discovered that it is out of code. Apparently a recent federal housing
>code standard was passed and now fanny may and freddy mac won't approve
>loans for buyers to purchase her home. Since our homes are both
>A-Frames brought in as a trailer and put up on blocks I fear that my
>home is in the same jeopardy. Where do I have to go to to learn about
>housing codes and whether our house passes or fails? I suppose I could
>hire an inspector but we just want to be informed we aren't looking to
>sell right now so would like to save the money.
>Thanks for any and all suggestions.
>Eileen
>
>

Tim
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