The various jurisdictions have different limits on storage of flammables, toxics, and explosives. I came from Prince George's County, Maryland. There, all new construction must have residential sprinklers, and both hard-wired and battery smoke detectors. More than 2 gallons of a flammable liquid must be stored in a structure not attached to a house. Over 5 pounds of black powder must be stored in a vented, blast-proof, cabinet.
Many pesticides are banned entirely. Lead-based paints are banned, except for some Marine applications. Apartment and townhome owners cannot operate a BBQ on the balcony of their structures. No matter if owned or rental. Dogs and cats are to be licensed, vaccinated, and leash-laws are county wide. Many cities also have ordinances governing exterior grass and brush. They will remove it at your expense. Same goes with abandoned vehicles.
Should your home, through neglect, damage, or stupidity become a breeding ground for vermin, the Health Department may order you to vacate the premises until the situation has been rectified.
While most large cities do have areas where it's not politically correct to expect enforcement of these regulations, it's not that they can't. It's that they won't. Obviously, if you wish to live in squalor, Philly, or any other large city is the place to go.
Many pesticides are banned entirely. Lead-based paints are banned, except for some Marine applications. Apartment and townhome owners cannot operate a BBQ on the balcony of their structures. No matter if owned or rental. Dogs and cats are to be licensed, vaccinated, and leash-laws are county wide. Many cities also have ordinances governing exterior grass and brush. They will remove it at your expense. Same goes with abandoned vehicles.
Should your home, through neglect, damage, or stupidity become a breeding ground for vermin, the Health Department may order you to vacate the premises until the situation has been rectified.
While most large cities do have areas where it's not politically correct to expect enforcement of these regulations, it's not that they can't. It's that they won't. Obviously, if you wish to live in squalor, Philly, or any other large city is the place to go.