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You have a wrong impression. This is the problem in trying to talk about this with people who are defensive.

It's not about snobbism or what's cheap. In the case of Florida it's about what's safe. These homes are not safe. I have looked into their safety more than you know.

I did preface this conversation by saying that building codes here in California are NOT cheap. They are strict. But when there is an earthquake in Pakistan kills 60,000, the same magnitude here in California kills 10. So, strict building codes work.

I am remodeling my home now. It's not old, but strict building codes keep me safe in an earthquake. I know it.