[lucaspiller]

Europe is also relatively lax in terms of building regulations, it's only the North America which is hung up on having a rule for every little thing.

[XJOKOLAT]

I'd beg to differ. From personal experience, in the UK you cannot breathe without getting planning permission.

Although, these days, not sure whether to legitimately include UK as part of a European discussion, sadly.

[lucaspiller]

Yeah I'd agree about planning permission, but inside you can do pretty much what you like without issue. The US has rules such as the number and type of sockets you need to have in closets.

[XJOKOLAT]

Holy crap, fair play. That would drive me insane.