[Noisebridge-discuss] Agenda item for Tuesday: are we up to code?

[Josh Myer]

On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 05:34:21AM -0700, Sai Emrys wrote:
> I'd like to propose an agenda item for next meeting (which I'll be at).
> 
> Namely: are we up to code?
> 

Typically at a Tuesday meeting, when something like this is brought up
without tight scoping, we lose an hour of 30 people's lives to folks
talking about something, with no resolution beyond "We all resolve
that we need beer."

Can I suggest that we instead put this down as "Who's knows (or is
interested in learning about) the relevant codes, and helping in
making plans and recommendations to better fulfill code?"

Once there's buy-in for that, there's probably buy-in to actually make
those changes happen.  Without that followthrough, all we're doing is
making ourselves more culpable if SFFD et al ever do need to come in,
and find that we're in violation of obscure corners of code.

I like the continued interest and focus on safety issues, but worry
about adding building code, etc, to the mix this early.  In general, I
see little point in adhering to code for the sake of adhering to code.
It's far more important that the people who use our space, both
members and non-, think before they act, and then take personal
responsibility for their decisions.  Adding a layer of arbitrary and
impersonal responsibility discourages that kind of thoughtfulness, and
encourages CYA thinking instead.
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