[Still Thinking]

I think there is a point in which some lines must be drawn. I don’t think that telling the Amish to observe the same local building codes as everyone else is an over-reach.

If they were Amish contractors wanting to sell houses to non-Amish buyers you'd be right. But since both builders and occupants of the houses in question are Amish (possibly the same people) and don't want the stuff mandated, and the lack of the stuff doesn't endanger anyone not a part of the transaction, what's it to the goobermint if they want smoke defectors or not? You're in effect protecting them from themselves.

(Yes I know the goobermint does it all the time, but I don't agree with it those times either)

[lmr]

If they were Amish contractors wanting to sell houses to non-Amish buyers you'd be right. But since both builders and occupants of the houses in question are Amish (possibly the same people...

If the Amish could guarantee self-ownership for the entire economic life of the property, then maybe...

Anyhow, I understand. I don't wear a seatbelt and I might participate in a tax revolt real soon. ;-)