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steveqvs
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# Posted: 21 Jun 2012 10:30
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Good Luck with the inspectors. I am sure from the pictures you have posted that you have your bases covered.
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 21 Jun 2012 12:48
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Thanks Steve. I don't know why I let these meetings get me worked up. Acid reflux and all. Really if we need to change something we just do it, right? I guess I don't like the critiques of an inspector after working so hard...I must take it personally.
Getting the wood top on the fireplace tonight and we should be square. I'll post pics when I finish.
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steveqvs
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# Posted: 21 Jun 2012 17:05
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Yeah, in my city house we had an inspector come after some work and yes its tough to hear someone critique your work. Also its tough when some of them seem to have.... not a grasp of what they talk about and then continually change each time they show and want more. Some times you just have to be a little mean... or forcefull with them. Nothing irks me more than have an inspector show up and and more stuff to the previous list... Thats just not right.
So my advice is not to sweat the little stuff... you are there. Your at the finish line..... or is it really just the starting line!  Enjoy.
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 24 Jun 2012 10:47
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Inspection report came back. Only a few minor things. Most of which were just because the hot water tank was turned off and water to part of the house was shut off.
So we should be good with another hour of work...
- paint gas line
- add bird vent to exhaust pipe
- water to kitchen: turn on
- no hot water: turn on
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neb
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# Posted: 24 Jun 2012 13:19
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Well good for you!!! Great place you have there!!!
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2012 20:25
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They added to the list. Now they want arc fault breakers for bedroom lights and smoke detectors. Can't find this in the 2006 irc code book, but I guess I'll just get er done.
Should be able to finish this weekend. Might be the only time it is okay to be without power!!
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2012 20:34
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You know with these 100 degree days and no air conditioning we have yet to break 80 degrees in our cabin. Will be even cooler once we put some blinds up to block the sun.
The other amazing thing is that the upstairs and ground floor are the same temp. Testimate to the icf walls and spray foam ceiling.
By comparison if I turn our house (built in 60s) from 75 to 80 degrees in the same heat it will reach 80 in about 2 hours. Mid day. The cabin will hold the same temp unless windows or doors are opened.
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steveqvs
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# Posted: 7 Jul 2012 07:57
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I especially hate it when the inspectors "add to the list". That should not be allowed. But at least its doable.
Quoting: TheCabinCalls You know with these 100 degree days and no air conditioning we have yet to break 80 degrees in our cabin. Will be even cooler once we put some blinds up to block the sun.
That is very awesome. Sounds like your cabin will be cozy for a long, long time.......
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 7 Jul 2012 19:49
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Congrats on a successful inspection...we had smoke detectors added too-even though we don't have electricity they had to be hard wired and also ground fault protectors were added too. Could be worse though!
Glad you are staying cool in the cabin!
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2012 09:40
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So I hadn't heard anything after making the last few updates. I decided to call the inspector. He said oh yeah we signed off on everything and you are good to go.
So from anyone's experience with inspectors and permits. Does this mean we have occupancy or do we need an official occupancy permit or something?
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speee
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2012 09:51
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id confirm with the inspector but it sounds like your good to go !
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2012 14:04
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Okay. they sent the occupancy cert.
Time to move in furniture!
I will send updated pics...
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2012 16:29
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We never got anything from our inspector either...guess we should follow up as well. I know stuff happens, but it just seems to happen more and more with businesses and the county too I guess. Maybe I am just grouchy and disgruntled, but I hate having to make follow up calls and playing phone tag 
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2012 18:24
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The certificate say we need to keep onsite and must pass to knew owners if we sell. So I guess it is a good thing we asked.
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 13 Jul 2012 18:34
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Good to know! I guess that will help motivate me to place that phone call!
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 16 Jul 2012 10:36
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Here are some pics with the lights on!! Built a bunk bed for the kids bunk room. Put some furniture in.
The dining table I built out of slabs of black walnut that I found at a local sawmill. Take two to lift!! It may never lie perfectly flat, but it isn't noticeable when using.
Hung a few pictures, mirrors and towel holders.
Fireplace under the lights
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Kithen. Might need more lighting.
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 17 Jul 2012 15:29
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Wow...nice place!!!! It sure is fun watching other members finish their places and having the excitement of moving furniture in!!! Thank you so much for sharing pictures. Congratulations! I love your table...black walnut is a very beautiful wood.
We need to get moving on our place...we need to get as far as we can before the baby comes in December!
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TheCabinCalls
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# Posted: 17 Jul 2012 17:53
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Yeah! Congrats by the way. We have little ones, and I remember visiting the property for the first time after we plunked down the money at closing. I was a little nervous for spending our savings. We onlly had one child at the time. We pulled in the gravel driveway, opened the door and our son went running! It was like he had been there a million times before. We felt better about the purchase.
The kids will spend all day busy there. But in the city they seem restless. Build something if you can. IF it helps use friends. We let our friends be part of the build process so that when they come to use it they will have a sense of ownership and more responsibility to treat it with care.
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Rockfish Dave
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# Posted: 9 Dec 2015 12:45
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