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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