[Superman]

I notice that just about every state regulates building construction. Inspectors want to see framing before it is covered up by sheet rock, for example. To make sure the building will be structurally sound.

Manufactured housing is inspected at the manufacturing site because this is where the inspectors can view the framing before sheet rock covers it up.

Should we be doing this? Isn't this just another example of gubmit over-regulation? Are we making a mistake by preventing customers from getting screwed by construction contractors and modular housing vendors? Shouldn't we just let commerce do what commerce does: Offer a wide variety of different quality levels and let the customer decide whether they want cheap/crappy or expensive/reliable? Wouldn't we save money if we just let builders and customers make their own decisions?