I just noticed this posted on the TFA website. So far the reports are comeing from Cheatham county but it may also be happeneing in Davidson. Are you guys in other parts of the state hearing anything about this?

The building code does say how much ammo/fireworks/gunpowder and such you can safely store in your home before going to flammable lockers, signs on the home and such.

It's been a few years since I've conducted building inspections for life safety items (fire alarms, sprinklers/extinguishers and such) but the code does exist and depending on local laws/ordinances & such you can be inspected in your home.....

with out a warrent or probable cause?

This post has been edited by redbarron06: September 30th 2009 3:09 AM

I would simply not answer the question. You have no reason to. I'd go all Sgt Shultz on them. "I know Noth-ing"

IIRC probable cause or a warrant does not apply to a Fire Marshall/Code inspector because they are not investigating the commission of a crime but the compliance with building/fire safety codes. I know in IL it is damn near impossible to find real black powder because the codes on storing it require a fireproof/blastproof cabinet for storing more than 5 pounds whether in a commercial setting or residential. Being on both sides of the issue I can see it from both sides, there is nothing fun about fighting a fire when you know there is a boatload of ammo or powder around but it isn't like fighting a fire is fun anyway and people keep far more dangerous stuff inside their homes anyway, propane tanks for 1. On the other side, it isn't that big a deal to have powder around either.

This post has been edited by MontanaLon: September 30th 2009 3:21 AM

Depends on your local laws, if you are building a deck on your home & need a permit & the building inspector comes out & sees a HUGE ammo fort he can call the fire inspector and have them inspect your home for life safety code violations. Seems like there are two (2) different sets of building codes & it all depends on your state/city/town and what they have adopted.

I never inspected a private home, but did all kinds of businesses, churches & other public areas when remodeling & upgrading as they were required when pulling a permit. In lots of ways it's a scam, but there is good solid reasons behind em. Was a private contractor, had no legal authority but worked with the business owner and local fire inspector to ensure code compliance.

Yeppers, somebody comes knocking on my door asking if I have guns, ammo or anything like that I'll just look at em like my IQ is 60 & start drooling all over my shirt, farting and scratching the boys while moaning.......

You could just tell them, "No". It's not illegal to lie to a fireman.

Is it illegal to lie to a codes inspector?

Why would I own something dangerous like that. I only keep enough ammo for target shooting and hunting. A little less than a full box. Maybe enough to reload twice. :shrugging:

This post has been edited by pzkwV424: September 30th 2009 5:27 AM

Kinda nice haveing Rampy and Lon a couple of firemen to say "Well how about?"

Well, thank you, it is nice to know the years of training have done something good. Propane tanks scare me a lot more than ammo or powder do, propane can and will go boom and always at the least opportune time. We had a fire once upon a time where the homeowner had a 20# cylinder inside. We got the fire out and the cylinder let go on its pressure relief valve. Instant ball of flame, the house was gone in a matter of minutes, the heat from the burning propane kept us from getting back in and stopping it or cooling it down. By the time the tank ran out of gas every room was on fire. Another dept close to us had a fire in a 2 story house with a basement, it was primarily contained to the first floor. When they vented the basement window the window block fell into the basement and ruptured the copper line going outside to the 1000# propane tank in the yard. Propane being heavier than air it settled to the floor where it was out of reach of the fire on the first floor. The door to the basement was closed and when they were overhauling the stairwell a flaming piece of wood fell down the stairs and landed right at the door, the flame set off the basement full of propane and lifted the entire house off its foundation. Amazingly none of the FF were hurt but again the house was a total loss.

This post has been edited by MontanaLon: September 30th 2009 5:49 AM

Well technically it is. But if you get things set up then when the look they will find nothing.
According to some rumors some guy has a safe no one came find in his basement. Almost big enough to park a 78 impala in with room to walk around the car.
But then again the building inspectors and electrical and plumbing guys never saw it.
Well how can something exist that's not there.

I'd have to tell them I don't have any white or black powder stored on my property!

Unincorporated town.

I would tell them to come back with a warrent or get the hell off of my property.

IM WITH YOU ALL THE WAY CUZ!!!!!!!!!!!I STOCK AROUND 2-3000 ROUNDS AT ALL TIMES!!GOODLUCK GETTING TO IT WITH THE 2 PITT BULLS AND A ARMED VET/REDNECK!!!!!!HAHAHAHAHAHA