I agree with Jack. One other thing is that if they are hesitant to approve papercrete even as infill they will usually do it if you get an architect or structural engineer to sign off on it. The officials basically don't want to have to learn about anything new (just think of all the new things they would have to study up on) and they don't want the responsibility for approving things that may not work.
I do know of people who have worked with inspectors and have gotten their permits.
Another bit f advice I would offer is to get a good understanding of what papercrete is all about before you embark on this. Anticipate their concerns and have your answers ready. They may want to know about things like how does it stand up to fire, mold, insects and such things. If I were you I would read the archives of this group and keep asking questions. There is no other single source of info as complete as this.
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To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
From: jack@coats.org
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:25:55 -0500
Subject: Re: [papercreters] Papercrete and building permits
See what they think. Then you will know if they are 'hard and fast' or if they
are willing to work with you.
Inspectors are people too. Treat them well and they won't be quite
such a 'hard axx'.
In many cases I have found if you build the reputation for being a
'straight arrow' in all
things, the 'powers that be' will normally they you do whatever you
darn well please, but
you have to play their game so they cover theirs with paperwork and
they figure you
must have a good reason! ... I can give details to interested parties
if they want my details.
I worked with IRS auditors before (I worked for the company being audited).
They normally are good folk too. It helps to have
a peaceful cup of coffee with them and understand where they come
from. This way
we worked together rather than having an adversarial relationship.
That works in
a huge number of situations. :) But you have to put in the effort,
don't expect them to.
><> ... Jack
On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 8:14 PM, kristi <dalmatiangirl61@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi folks I'm new to papercrete and wondering about how building inspectors view this product. If I'm just using it for infill in walls do they care? Am I better off just saying its going to be a masonry wall? I know I'll need to pull permits and get work inspected. Any thoughts are appreciated.
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