I totally get the frustration with city checklists. A couple years back, I thought I'd do the responsible thing and follow every single guideline they put out—ended up spending an entire weekend just reading forms and scratching my head. Felt like I was prepping for an audit, not storing my '69 Camaro.
That simplified checklist sounds way more manageable though. Honestly, it's usually the simple stuff that gets overlooked anyway. A buddy of mine had his garage catch fire because of some old wiring he never bothered to check. Luckily, he caught it early and no one got hurt, but still...scary stuff.
Makes me wonder though: are the city's rules really going overboard, or is it just their way of covering themselves in case something happens? Like maybe they're intentionally detailed so they can say "we told you so" if things go sideways. Either way, I'm all for simplifying—but how basic can we realistically go before we're missing important safety points?
I wonder about that too...rules can be a pain, but sometimes they're there because someone learned the hard way. Maybe the city could just focus on the big stuff—like wiring—and ease off the nitpicky details? Seems like a fair compromise.
Yeah, I get what you're saying, but honestly, sometimes those nitpicky details can save you big headaches down the road. A buddy of mine skipped some minor storage rules once—ended up with mice nesting in his upholstery... not fun. Better safe than sorry, ya know?
"A buddy of mine skipped some minor storage rules once—ended up with mice nesting in his upholstery... not fun."
Yikes, that's rough. I've heard similar horror stories, especially with classic cars sitting idle for months. Honestly, some of these new city regs seem a bit overboard, but I get why they're cracking down. Ever had issues with humidity or mold creeping into storage? I've seen guys overlook ventilation and end up with interiors smelling like an old basement—definitely not the vintage vibe anyone's aiming for.
Had a friend deal with mold once—ended up gutting half his interior. Best bet is to crack windows slightly, toss in moisture absorbers, and check regularly. Bit of hassle, but beats driving around smelling like grandma's attic...
