The base IBC unmodified as I recall excludes storage sheds under 120sf
from requiring permits. BUT, many towns have modified this, including
requiring permits for any size shed. You'll also need to deal with
side yard and rear yard setback requirements along with proximity to
adjacent structures (regardless of the requirement for a permit).
Just call your local building department and ask them what you need to
do. Although some are prima donna's or act the gestapo, they are just
trying to do their job well so they can feed their families like
everybody else. I've found most very helpful and they appreciate
communication, they don't get bonuses based on the number of citations
they write, in fact it creates a lot of extra paperwork.
Now, if they do require a permit, you may run into a situation with
papercrete since it is a non-conventional material. They prefer sheds
to be of non-combustible material due to storage of gasoline and
mowers and the like, and some towns have added this as a requirement,
usually driven through advocacy by the local fire guys. Requesting a
conditional permit that prohibits the storage of gasoline might be a
solution.
Your other option is provide them with a strength/stress or load
analysis, fire resistance analysis, fire endurance test, resistance to
termite test, and possibly something on connections from other
materials into the papercrete. Even without an ICC evaluation report
this might satisfy them. But your storage shed might get to be quite
a project. However, we would all appreciate getting the test results.
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "slurryguy" <slurryguy@...> wrote:
>
> The shed, depending upon the design and size, very likely does not
> require a permit. The IBC has been written to allow small
> lawn/garden type structures.
>
> I don't have the specific code in front of me and am typing from
> memory. I THINK if the structure is under 100sqft, has no plumbing,
> and has no electrical that you can build it, no questions asked.
>
> This is one reason why this type of structure is the PERFECT place to
> start. You can build it quickly and relatively easily. It also
> gives you a test structure to get all the bugs worked out. This
> structure also gives you something to show inspectors and other
> officials. Once they see something working, they'll be much more
> likely to understand and approve what you are proposing for your
> house and other areas of your property.
>
> Keep in mind that most local communities write their own specialty
> codes in addition to the IBC. If your local community has put
> special local restrictions on these small structures, you'll need to
> heed them. They may require the small structure to be placed in a
> certain way on your property, or look a certain way.
>
>
>
> --- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "lefamaster" <chris@> wrote:
> >
> > I am tiptoeing through a field of eggs it would seem. I have plans
> > for the following.
> > 1)a shed.
> > 2)a porch cover.
> > 3)a deck.
> > 4) Insullation by fibrous adobe in my walls and possibly cieling.
> >
> > It occurs to me that it might be educational to pit myself in the
> > very middle of a code battle, for the enlightment of the
> experience.
> > I know we have a few members going throught a few skirmishes of
> sorts
> > with their own local officials. Haven't heard any updates from
> > thoose arenas yet.
> >
> > Maybe I should attempt to build something with the exact premise of
> > encountering a code issue, then take it from there?
> >
> > I was going to post this on the Building Code site, but I am
> > desperately seeking a topic to set fire to this issue. So I bring
> you
> > this.
> >
> > I am prepared to psuedo-battle my local officials in an attempt to
> > figure this all out, in the name of learning.
> >
>
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