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181. Posted: 10 Mar 2017 19:51 - Cabin Construction / 22x32 cabin build
Hey, I am planning on building a 22x32 cabin with a 6' porch to make it 22x38. 12' high walls with a full gable roof at 6/12. I am just conflicted on what to do for the foundation since the soil is mostl...
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182. Posted: 7 Mar 2017 10:42 - General Forum / Shipping Containers for storage/workshop
...the woods of Upstate NY. I am looking for additional, inexpensive storage and/or workshop space. So I am now thinking about shipping containers. Alternatively, I've thought about a prefab steel building, like a quonset hut-type. But this is much more expensive (and you need a permit). Does anyone have experience with containers? Ideas? Opinions? Insulation? Secur...
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183. Posted: 21 Feb 2017 19:40 - Cabin Construction / Cabin Kits?
Hi Jacquelin, we did the OLH pinewood model. Its a cottage and our area required +900 sqft for a building permit. The kit delivered was $40K + tax and we had put in a pier foundation (I would NOT do a steel pier foundation ever again). The kit included everything ...
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184. Posted: 6 Feb 2017 19:53 - Properties / Quebec property
...one visit from the only person in the municipality who gave out the permits - and she was more interested in the great view. My point is that a "permit" may or may not imply a well built (or at least code) building. In Rickant's case, he spotted some potential concerns with the building and should continue to be vigilant ...
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185. Posted: 5 Feb 2017 10:57 - Properties / Quebec property
Don't know how they do things up there, but generally, if built without permits it's not an automatic tear-down. You can get a permit to legalize any unpermitted building by bringing it up to code. but sometimes this can be far more expensive than it is worth. If you have to put in a whole new concret...
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186. Posted: 5 Feb 2017 10:45 - Properties / Quebec property
I'm situated near Maniwaki and you will find that the local building inspection processes will vary greatly. However, the provincial rules on waterfront are very strict throughout the province - including septic impact on waterways. As a recreationa...
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187. Posted: 5 Feb 2017 09:44 - Properties / Quebec property
.... The unfinished deck without railings is a NO-NO for an occupancy certificate (if permit req) and immediately negates insurance as an unaddressed liability. If the deck was built Post Inspection & Cert and left incomplete, the building dept would not have much to say (rural small region) unless someone told them... Depends if a permit was obtaine...
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188. Posted: 5 Feb 2017 08:28 - Properties / Quebec property
...f. My concern is that if this was built in 2000 I would be surprised if you could get a pass on an inspection. The flooring in the eating area has heaved a bit but I don't think that it is uncommon in seasonal buildings on this type of structure. One of my concerns is what if this was not permitted? Could it be ordered taken down? It has been sold to a second ow...
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189. Posted: 4 Feb 2017 17:06 - Off-Grid Living / Generator help, please!
To Silver Water Lady. I have a question about applying for a building permit. Are you by chance on Manitoulin Island in the town of Silver Water on Manitoulin Island and applied to the Manitoulin Planning board. The reason is because...
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190. Posted: 2 Feb 2017 10:42 - Cabin Construction / New build this spring.
Many option's & possibilities. What are the building requirements, codes for your area ? Many have minimum & maximum sizes, varying permit requirements etc... This would be the 1st stop as to finding what you ...
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191. Posted: 31 Jan 2017 01:16 - Properties / First post from FtheGov.......
We are in the area and have nothing but good experiences with the building inspector. We had a bunkie for years before we built with no permit and no problem. This was on a major lake and visible from the lake, no issue. The permit...
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192. Posted: 3 Jan 2017 12:36 - Cabin Construction / permits for bunkies
Check with your township Building Dept and see what the rules are first off. Many of them allow a building of certain size before requiring a permit. Typically, these are 100 squar...
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193. Posted: 25 Dec 2016 14:37 - Cabin Construction / average septic system costs?
companies that do this for living in this area art totally cons. $18k to30K for a simple system but they have it locked up since it is impossible to get a building permit without a company doing it.
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194. Posted: 19 Dec 2016 08:32 - Member's Projects and Photos / 16x24 Off Grid Adirondack Camp
...You are able to use a composting toilet, pit (outhouse) or chemical toilet. Grey Water is acceptable if done properly and it is not that hard to do and is of benefit if you plan it out ahead of your building. The size restrictions of 500 square feet before requiring a permit is quite reasonable ! What you can do with a Loft "for storage" can be fiddled with ...
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195. Posted: 15 Dec 2016 23:46 - General Forum / Disastrous 'Ghost Ship' fire
I have no problem with building codes, I think they are a great guide and reference point when in doubt.. My problem is with the process of permits and inspectors... there is just way to much po...
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196. Posted: 14 Dec 2016 12:18 - General Forum / Disastrous 'Ghost Ship' fire
...hat worked that night who were never the same again. If you know anyone in the fire service they will tell you the same thing - every town or city in the US (if not the world ) has deathtraps in it. Buildings/ businesses that are a nightmare, no permits, mixed use, overcrowded, substandard building practices. ... you name it. People are creatures of hab...
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197. Posted: 9 Dec 2016 07:04 - Cabin Construction / Weight of a cabin on skids ???
... though you were looking to size the skids based on ground pressure. sorry on that one. You want to put it on a trailer and move long distance. sparky is correct, there are some items to consider on building and transporting over the highway system. He correct that a 12 foot wide structure will require permits, possible escorts and only move in the daylight, etc, think...
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198. Posted: 9 Dec 2016 06:37 - Cabin Construction / Weight of a cabin on skids ???
... inside the edge of the trailer so you will have a good stable base when it's on the trailer. Also how are you going to get it on the trailer?? In the state of Texas you will need a temporary building permit to move it on the roadways. I think the permit is $25 or $50 only
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199. Posted: 7 Dec 2016 08:59 - General Forum / Disastrous 'Ghost Ship' fire
We have had numerous discussions on this forum about the building codes, how useful they are, whether they should exist at all, etc. So I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on one of the worst case scenarios that the building...
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200. Posted: 7 Dec 2016 00:26 - Member's Projects and Photos / Newby from Utah
Just thought I would post an update since it's been a year now. Got tired of battling the building department. I finally got them to concede to let me build a yurt without permits , well, septic system etc.... as long as the max size was 20' diameter. Pick...
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201. Posted: 5 Dec 2016 18:07 - Member's Projects and Photos / Can my trailer count as a small cabin?
Quoting: gdhillardCan my trailer count as a small cabin? Count, with who? I seriously doubt it can be counted as a cabin if you are having to deal with the typical building permit or zoning dept. Most have specific rules that apply to things that appear to be RV's. The only official answer will come from the local jurisdiction.
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202. Posted: 28 Nov 2016 12:10 - Properties / Deer wintering area in Magnetawan region, Ontario, Canada
Got a run-around at the city. They said they need a filled out application for a building permit with costs paid to look into any questions. This is the same sort of reply I got from all municipalities I have contacted thus far all across Southern Ontario...
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203. Posted: 27 Nov 2016 19:53 - Cabin Construction / Using logs for roof framing
...//www.strongtie.com/woodconnectors/landing Check around your property area to see if there are any local mills that can mill your logs and/or supply you with cut lumber. NOTE that if your getting a building permit & subsequent inspections, many will not accept ungraded and non-dried lumber for anything considered "residential / habitable structure". If yo...
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204. Posted: 20 Nov 2016 21:50 - General Forum / Self-Introduction/Cabin construction questions
Check your county requirements. For example, Linn County appears to require 10 acres for new construction if not in city limits. They don't have a building code but they require a building permit and will require a septic system or large holding tank, no privies allowed. The septic system/holding tank ...
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205. Posted: 3 Nov 2016 13:15 - Properties / Loop holes in Nova Scotia - Lunenberg County
...e is the best option... bit of a pain though. Yeah, 160 would be pretty tight, but it would be temporary and my wife is often away for work. Out limits here are 215 sq feet but only as an accessory building (as in it cannot be used for residence in any way and a house needs to be onsite already) we were thinking of building it as an accessory building a...
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206. Posted: 1 Nov 2016 14:54 - Properties / North Carolina- building permit for building a "primitive structure" needed?
...eave after 23 hours and 59 minutes to go outside then come back in and technically not be in violation. I doubt it. That rule is to prevent sleeping more than one night. Nice pic! Nice spot. If the building there was built before codes went into effect it is, in effect, permitted as is and you should never need to permit it. If it is considered un...
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208. Posted: 1 Nov 2016 10:01 - Properties / North Carolina- building permit for building a "primitive structure" needed?
...ed to be occupied for more than 24 hours consecutively" That means i can leave after 23 hours and 59 minutes to go outside then come back in and technically not be in violation. 2nd) The local building inspectors are only interested in collecting as much money in terms of permits and fees. I called them and one was downright rude and said i couldn't even add i...
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209. Posted: 31 Oct 2016 23:35 - Properties / North Carolina- building permit for building a "primitive structure" needed?
... pretty much limits things. These kinds of local rules are administered by the judgment of the local officials, and they have a lot of leeway in how they will enforce it. I'd go into the local building department and talk to them. The existing building, if built before codes went into effect, can remain as is and be repaired and maintained without a permit...
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210. Posted: 31 Oct 2016 23:20 - Cabin Construction / New Member - Am I off my rocker?
I agree with Salty that building directly on solid rock is the best way to go. Drill into the rock and epoxy in rebar, use embedded hardware to hold the structure to the concrete. There was one poster here who buil...
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