I have to disagree with your story, "New Statewide Building Code Will Burden Home Repairs," that code adoption and enforcement in Louisiana is a "burden." Yes, rebuilding to the new codes will be more costly in some Louisiana parishes, especially those that had no codes prior to Hurricane Katrina. In the long run, the upfront costs of rebuilding are an investment in the future.
We know that these types of investments pay off. For every dollar put into mitigation, you can save $3 to $5 in future losses. Also, these communities now have a starting point to ensure safer homes, schools, offices and other buildings. We now know the risks that these areas face, and we know that codes, enforcement, education, planning and preparedness will save lives, reduce property losses and protect these neighborhoods from the damage of future hurricanes.