[TheForge] Speaking of shops...

[wmullett at bright.net]

This post shows why codes are required.  

Wood framing is pretty forgiving.  It has what we call a "running factor".  When you hear it crack and see it deflect, you run.  

Messing around with structural concrete and structural steel framing is dangerous.  Especially concrete!  When these structures fail, the collapse is immediate.  Just look at China where builders didn't follow codes.