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151. Posted: 4 Apr 2019 08:09 - General Forum / 18x30 cabin kit
...nt to build it your self why start with a kit? I could see starting with a set of plans but there also easy to draw your self. First things first...have you talked to the local code enforcement and building inspector? You will need permits and you will want to get to know the laws before you start to build. What part of the state?
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152. Posted: 29 Mar 2019 07:10 - General Forum / Why are there minimum building sizes?
...recreational cabin plus the rules on where/how to build an outhouse and asked where the local bylaws restricted this. They didn't (although I did need to get a septic survey to obtain the cabin building permit)! Good news is that we then developed a good working relationship with the local authorities and have a lovely waterfront cabin! Obviously your mileage will...
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153. Posted: 28 Mar 2019 16:57 - General Forum / Why are there minimum building sizes?
Socceronly, I am in the very early stages of get a plan together for a small cabin also. I went through the same thing with the building and zoning department saying I need to be at least 1000 sq ft, and have a kitchen and bathroom area (even without electricity or running water) and if I was going to sleep there I wo...
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154. Posted: 28 Mar 2019 10:28 - Properties / Building a cabin in Quebec
Hello! I have been lurking and reading for some time. I don't want to interfere with the OP and their objective in opening this topic, but I'm curious if anyone ha experience in Quebec with building in a ZEC, a "territoire non organise" and if the same local permit processes apply or if you're only subject to the provincial regulations. If anyone ...
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155. Posted: 23 Mar 2019 17:00 - Cabin Construction / Is it normal for heavy timber tie beams to sag?
...9;s currently a couple feet of snow on the roof. I'm not sure what kind of wood it is. I viewed this property and couldn't actually get inside the day I was there. I'm still waiting on building permits to see if I can find out what it's built out of.
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156. Posted: 22 Mar 2019 21:36 - Cabin Construction / How do I navigate the IRC?
My states permit application has the following statement--- WHEN BUILDING PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED (New Mexico Residential Code 105.1) A building permit shall not be required for the follo...
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157. Posted: 22 Mar 2019 20:53 - Cabin Construction / How do I navigate the IRC?
Quoting: ICCNo. Nothing in the IRC that is directly aimed at sheds. The IRC mainly addresses one or two family habitable buildings. I still plan on sitting down with the IRC, but what is the definition of "one family habitable building"? I mean, if I put a couch, desk, and wood stov...
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158. Posted: 22 Mar 2019 20:26 - Cabin Construction / How do I navigate the IRC?
No. Nothing in the IRC that is directly aimed at sheds. The IRC mainly addresses one or two family habitable buildings. Requirements for sheds that need permits can have rules that vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The local officials are the best source for what will...
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159. Posted: 21 Mar 2019 23:06 - Properties / Suburban cabin on 2 acres
mrbob.... I ended up building a 10' x 18' so 180 sqft. I did a shed roof design sloping the long way thus giving me a second floor storage area accessed by a pull down stairway. Hard to see in the pict...
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160. Posted: 21 Mar 2019 09:24 - Properties / Suburban cabin on 2 acres
...t end for years (retired now) most cities/counties have a specific soft allowance without a permit. In our area it is 200sqft with an eave height not to exceed 14' That allowed for a very nice building at our primary residence. This summer we hope to build a woodshed/shop at the cabin. The county there also allows 200 sqft, one story without a permit...
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161. Posted: 21 Mar 2019 07:53 - Properties / Suburban cabin on 2 acres
You should really see what they require for the permit process. If they require a stamped building plan, even for a shed you can kiss $5k budget good by. If you decide to go no permit i would make sure the town knows and make sure that means...
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162. Posted: 20 Mar 2019 19:57 - Properties / Suburban cabin on 2 acres
Hello. This is my first post. I am so excited to have found this site. I'm planning on building a smallish cabin next to our smallish house as a quiet break from the kids and wife. I figure I could do a shed/cabin for $5k where a proper addition would be 5-10x that. We...
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163. Posted: 19 Mar 2019 23:43 - General Forum / Shipping Container for Shed?
...his was for the container, the move twice (from auction yard to cousins place, then lots of welding, filling holes, adding vents, welding on brackets to support roof, then to final resting spot) then building roof over it (no OSB, all plywood) and then metal roof and paint job. It sets on about 6 yard of crushed rock as a foundation. All those forklift slots you see have a secure screen f...
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164. Posted: 8 Mar 2019 19:37 - Properties / Centralized Facilities for a group property
... to be equitably shared; taxes, power bill, maintenance, repairs when a tree falls on someone’s cabin or whatever? Insurance? To me all those details are more important than the layout of the buildings, etc. What happens when someone dies or gets divorced, or has to move because of circumstances nobody can foresee right now? There should be definite rules spelled out as to how a...
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165. Posted: 28 Feb 2019 13:11 - Cabin Construction / A-frame construction and the Building Code
...p a 20x32 a-frame. There is some unorganized land around me where I could use unstamped lumber from a lumber mill to build, but parcels are scarce. Does anyone have any experience being involved in a building an a-frame where you had to have a building permit and inspections? Can you share what size/type lumber and spacing was required for the triangles? ...
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166. Posted: 24 Feb 2019 21:14 - Properties / Ferry Co. Washington
My current plans for the spring break trip in addition to checking out lots is a stop at the Ferry Co. Building Dept. for some permitting questions, and the Northeast Tri-County Health District to see if they'll let me build my own grey water only septic system.
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167. Posted: 24 Feb 2019 18:13 - Properties / Article on hunt camps, Ontario - but sign of things to come?
..., how big it was, and whether the bureaucrats are trying to play dirty by tattling (inaccurately?) to MPAC. (An important point, to be sure). My understanding was that in Ontario, hunt camps do need building permits, just the oversight and conditions (e.g. regarding access) are less onerous than for a full-fledged seasonal or permanent dwelling. The only thing that doesn...
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168. Posted: 24 Feb 2019 15:00 - Properties / Ferry Co. Washington
FYI & FWIW------ FERRY COUNTY PLANNING AND BUILDING FAQ’S What can I build without a building permit? One story detached accessory structures provided the floor area does not exceed 300 square...
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169. Posted: 21 Feb 2019 17:03 - Properties / Cabin location rules
How can someone go about finding out if can build a small cabin on property but avoid taxes and building permits. I’ve heard the county my property is in has a 200sq ft rule that applies as long as not lived in permanently. But I would like to make sure before co...
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170. Posted: 10 Feb 2019 16:03 - Cabin Construction / Milling local lumber: cost effective?
If your building, is 100 feet or less , it might be classed as a storage building and not require a building permit. Better do some research on thi...
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171. Posted: 10 Feb 2019 15:37 - Cabin Construction / Milling local lumber: cost effective?
I also should mention that we're a bit off the beaten path so don't expect any inspections and wouldn't need a building permit.
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172. Posted: 10 Feb 2019 14:23 - Cabin Construction / Milling local lumber: cost effective?
You don't specify the planned use, structural 2x lumber or non-structural? Do you need a building permit or will there be any inspections? If so you may not be able to use the ungraded lumber for any structural purposes. If you want to have the timber milled i...
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173. Posted: 9 Feb 2019 15:29 - Member's Projects and Photos / 8x12 Tiny cabin in NW Ontario
... extra head space. especially since not many people will be around to judge my build design haha. I'm also not concerned about adding on in the future due to the issue of not being able to get a building permit. Which is also why adding an attached screen porch probably isn't an option even though I would be awesome to have in the summer. socceronly- that'...
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174. Posted: 6 Feb 2019 13:25 - Member's Projects and Photos / 8x12 Tiny cabin in NW Ontario
I guess that's fair. But in my opinion if they wont issue you a building permit due to your location then there should be other options besides building a tiny structure. Either way though i'll be happy with the tiny...
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175. Posted: 21 Jan 2019 11:31 - Properties / Hunt Camp - any experiences?
IDK anything about hunt camps. If you buy in a unorginized township in Northern Ontario you do not need a building permit but you do need to draw up a plan and submit it to the local municipality. This is for a change in the bylaws. It's been about 25 years since we did it...
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176. Posted: 18 Jan 2019 16:10 - Properties / Adverse possession and a quit claim deed
... consent application), but would be uncontroversially approved in this instance, and would be sufficient for you or any future purchaser to have guaranteed access over the laneway sufficient to get a building permit. In contrast, actually moving the lot line so the laneway is on the "right" property would require a lot more discussion, higher fees, may or may n...
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177. Posted: 5 Nov 2018 09:58 - Properties / Planning move/buy land - where to stay while looking?
Have checked out Adams county ohio, I recently purchased a parcel of land recently.and no building permits, you build what you like it's very rural wooded hilly to very steep. They call it the foot hills of Appalachian, there a amish community there
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178. Posted: 27 Oct 2018 15:30 - Properties / Fire Access Road
Thanks for all the input. It may not be that bad. We definitely want access for emergency vehicles, but needing a 750,000lb fire truck access for one 12x12 building is a bit overkill. The terrain is very stony and naturally compacts hard. The thing is that this very small building doesn't even require a permit...
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179. Posted: 25 Oct 2018 14:43 - Properties / Planning move/buy land - where to stay while looking?
I live in NH and make frequent trips to VT, and will be building my own cabin in northern NH next year very close to the VT border. I think you will absolutely benefit from seeing prospective lots without snow cover. There's ledge, seasonal...
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180. Posted: 20 Oct 2018 19:28 - Properties / Planning move/buy land - where to stay while looking?
Building to code isnt too difficult, at the very least it makes the place more valuable if you decide to move on at some point. Most of the things that probably seem daunting isnt too bad onc...
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