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241. Posted: 16 Mar 2015 08:21 - Cabin Construction / Tough choice - small cabin or yurt
...ff plus wind & water tight. Can be converted into a shelter, shop or just straight storage. You can cover them over with siding, insulation etc later on to blend it into your site... * And * no building permits or anything needed ! so it beats that stupid 10 sq meter phooey.
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242. Posted: 15 Mar 2015 19:50 - Cabin Construction / Crazy local codes?
"A building permit is required for any construction valued at $1,000 or more. A General Contractor's License is required for anyone constructing a non-residential ...
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243. Posted: 15 Mar 2015 19:44 - Cabin Construction / Crazy local codes?
While checking the local (local to our lake lot) building code website, it mentions that any project with an estimated value of $1000 or over requires a permit, and....any project of $5000 requires a GCL. We'...
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244. Posted: 7 Mar 2015 03:35 - General Forum / New guy, Just saying hello.
Welcome! DH and I built in a unorganized twp in Northern Ont. No building permits. But we needed a perk test and passed also had to draw up our plans and submit them to the local building department for a change to the byl...
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245. Posted: 3 Mar 2015 03:23 - General Forum / Getting started "off grid"
Check building permits and if trailers are allowed full time on the land. I don't think I would want to develop somebody else's land. What will happen when Grandma passes...
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246. Posted: 1 Mar 2015 18:25 - General Forum / concrete pier spacing
Sheds without permits can vary in size from place to place. Here in NM it's 200 sq ft. I'm going to sound like a broken record... if you are building a shed to be an actual shed, store lawnmowers, dirt bikes and so on, then that is the shed the rule makers usually have in mind. However if you are building...
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247. Posted: 1 Mar 2015 12:27 - General Forum / concrete pier spacing
Hi: I am building a shed my county code says I can build a 10x12 foot shed without a permit. I am using 3 2x6x12 pressure treated beams set on concrete precast piers. I would like to ...
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248. Posted: 18 Feb 2015 23:40 - General Forum / Burned out, planning exit strategy
...mit fee. It was in a town and they more often want things done quickly to keep property values up and complaints down. It is a good question in your first meeting. You didn't ask but one thing to remember is never let a permit lapse once you've pulled it. You are building to the code in effect when you pulled the permit. If there is a...
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249. Posted: 16 Feb 2015 01:38 - General Forum / Burned out, planning exit strategy
...uction skill. However, i got a books and YouTube to help. That's part of the reason why i'm giving myself 8-10 years. I read other's challenges on getting a well drilled and with building codes. I got some idea on "temporary shelter" while the construction takes place. Something I'm curious about is this, "Is there a time table to build a home/co...
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250. Posted: 11 Feb 2015 14:08 - Cabin Construction / Gang, your opinions needed!!!
Julie, there is 2 people that can do electrical, plumbing and building. A licensed contractor or the land/homeowner. So you pull the permit, then have your freind do it, then have it inspected. You can be like the general contractor. ...
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251. Posted: 8 Feb 2015 09:00 - Cabin Construction / Gang, your opinions needed!!!
Julie, I would consider this: if moving is mandatory with summer right around the corner, purchase and have delivered a smaller building. Say maybe a 10x14 or so. Basically something under the permit requirements. That will give you quick, cheap shelter while you get your ducks and health in a row. Af...
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252. Posted: 7 Feb 2015 19:34 - Cabin Construction / Gang, your opinions needed!!!
The trusses are engineered. There is documentation for building permits on that with the engineer's stamp on the "More Info" tab on the website, along with the IBC codes met. The snow load requirement for Klamath C...
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253. Posted: 7 Feb 2015 18:11 - Cabin Construction / Gang, your opinions needed!!!
...f trusses may not pass code. Factory built trusses come with a stamped / certified engineers approval for being suitable for the task. There is no control over the site built as to workmanship so the building permit office may not accept them no matter what the seller states. Sold as a shed or barn they could be okay but once the building gets classed as...
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254. Posted: 31 Jan 2015 11:47 - Properties / Building a cabin in Quebec
...nted to follow the rules, there is all kinds of stuff going on at our lake that is questionable. I now will never go back to the municipality for anything. That is exactly why people want to avoid building dept and permitting. Its a shame. I had a wonderful experience. Its a shame when they (govt) are not held accountable like a private business. They are there to serv...
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255. Posted: 30 Jan 2015 16:22 - General Forum / What inspections/permits can I expect and when?
...mailing address online? A lady in the tax office gave me the name of a guy in the public works department who handles physical addresses for land but said they don't usually assign it until the building permit has been approved. I need one now to check on internet, phone and cable services. Is the mailing address you got online the same as the one the town you assig...
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256. Posted: 30 Jan 2015 13:10 - General Forum / What inspections/permits can I expect and when?
... to run under the radar when it comes to permits. I wouldn't recommend it at all. Even though we live in a fairly remote area, the trucks come by on a regular basis just driving around town to see if anyone is building without a permit. If you are, they will slap a big old red sticker on your property and stop the build.
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257. Posted: 30 Jan 2015 09:01 - General Forum / What inspections/permits can I expect and when?
I might add, my building department was very nice, polite and helpful all along the way. I did my mailing address in advance online and the planning dept and building dept consumed 20 minute...
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258. Posted: 29 Jan 2015 19:40 - General Forum / What inspections/permits can I expect and when?
...t,s or over a load bearing beam. Drill in the center if you do, not near the top of bottom. Once done, then you can close it in, ie sheetrock etc. They will check nail schedule there too, especially overhead. Will you have an attached garage? If so, 5/8" Sheetrock between the 2 spaces and a fire rated door etc. Dont be nervous, the inspectors, building department will be very helpf...
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259. Posted: 29 Jan 2015 19:04 - General Forum / What inspections/permits can I expect and when?
... big $$$ to buy a plan as little as 500$ is common . local water management organizations sometimes need to be consulted . sounds like you have a good grasp of the task your local building department will help a lot . they should after you pay development fees and building permits.
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260. Posted: 29 Jan 2015 17:34 - General Forum / What inspections/permits can I expect and when?
...on here for a little while but this is my first post. Like many here, I started by dreaming of having a property I can afford and live comfortably. I've been reading about the various permits, building codes and costs (and trying to stay excited haha), but seriously, it's nice to see that people do actually get through all the hurdles! I've been looking...
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261. Posted: 25 Jan 2015 09:43 - Cabin Construction / Overhang question re: Ontario rules
We have a camp in an unorganized township. We have never got a building permit. There is a roads board and we pay taxes to it and the school board . We are good neighbors and don't get on the wrong side of any of the locals. Support...
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262. Posted: 18 Jan 2015 21:30 - General Forum / Turning a shed into a cabin
Quoting: Don_PWe must still file for a building permit, comply with zoning hmmmmmmmmmmm NO we don't...lol
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263. Posted: 18 Jan 2015 20:47 - General Forum / Turning a shed into a cabin
...ime we protect someone, we also restrict someone, often unknowingly. Be very careful when you say "There ought to be a law!" Back in the day we would discuss the intent of the law with the building official in trying to interpret the law for a particular situation. In having that discussion we could often work around those unintended restrictions of someone's use and enjoy...
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264. Posted: 16 Jan 2015 10:39 - General Forum / Turning a shed into a cabin
...haring which county in TN that has this requirement? This is part of the IRC, generally it is the law in 49 states. However what you asked about was an accessory structure. A non permitted accessory building has to be accessory to a primary residence. That doesn't mean you cannot build a permitted utility structure such as a garage. Forestry is ag...
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265. Posted: 15 Jan 2015 16:58 - Properties / Site Suitability Assessment?
1. Ask the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) whether or not septic is required to actually build a habitable building. Outhouses may not be permitted there. Or they may be. You have to ask them; all of us out here may have different rules. 2. Just because land is for sale does not...
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266. Posted: 15 Jan 2015 16:54 - Properties / Site Suitability Assessment?
...ea has different rules and will enforce them differently. Even the amount of area you need to be able to build will be different. I think, in my situation, there was not real connection between the building permit site plan and the septic report but I could be wrong as I had lots of space anyway, and I think I told the septic engineer where I was planning to build.
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267. Posted: 15 Jan 2015 11:48 - Properties / Site Suitability Assessment?
With the caveat that every area is different - I went through the same thing even though I was using an outhouse and grey water (allowed in my area for a recreational place). To get the building permit (again very simple and cheap in my area), I still needed to have a "septic" engineer do a site assessment (including digging a few holes and perc te...
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268. Posted: 14 Jan 2015 18:02 - General Forum / Turning a shed into a cabin
Have you looked at the agricultural building exemption in TN? You might want to look at this info. Of course if you classify your shed as an agricultural building - they wouldn't look kindly if they fou...
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269. Posted: 10 Jan 2015 11:25 - General Forum / Turning a shed into a cabin
Another vote for staying away from the metal version. If you've ever seen a metal pole building going up, if it is going to be conditioned on the inside, they use large batts of fiberglass insulation wrapped in plastic that is applied to the exterior of the perlins before the m...
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270. Posted: 6 Jan 2015 18:11 - Cabin Construction / Building legal
Julie- Each jurisdiction handles these things differently. I suggest you go into the Building Dept and ask questions. So long as you are getting permits for what you are doing, they'll be happy to offer advice and direction. As far as electrical goes, t...
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