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Posted by SteveB on January 9, 2008, 9:17 am
I live in a rural area. Very rural. There is a county building inspector,
and permits are required for new construction on structures for human
habitation.
Where is the line that separates outbuildings, sheds, pole barns and such
from dwellings? When does it become an issue to go and get a permit? When
you have a foundation? When you add electric or plumbing? I want to make a
pole barn, and to cover some work areas. I know this will vary greatly from
location to location, but are there any standard rules that apply across the
board?
I know the local inspector, and will speak to him. Just wanted to ask here
in advance to get some input. I want to tapdance inside the lines and avoid
things getting complicated.
Steve
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Posted by Bill on January 9, 2008, 11:33 am
In my area, it is the size of the outbuilding which determines if a permit
is required or not. Basically a "shed" does not. Larger does. Then pretty
much any new electrical work, etc.
The general idea is any work done which could cause injury to people if not
done right or could cause loss of property due to fire, flood, etc.
Is that beam the right size to support the structure even during a high
wind?
Is that electrical work done in a safe manner so no one in your family will
be electrocuted?
Is that plumbing done right so methane gas from the sewer does not vent to
the inside of the house?
Etc.
It is a good idea to get a building permit even if one is not required. Then
you get an expert double checking your work for safety. And the fee is not
too much as it would be to hire such an expert.
"SteveB" wrote in message
>I live in a rural area. Very rural. There is a county building inspector,
>and permits are required for new construction on structures for human
>habitation.
>
> Where is the line that separates outbuildings, sheds, pole barns and such
> from dwellings? When does it become an issue to go and get a permit?
> When you have a foundation? When you add electric or plumbing? I want to
> make a pole barn, and to cover some work areas. I know this will vary
> greatly from location to location, but are there any standard rules that
> apply across the board?
>
> I know the local inspector, and will speak to him. Just wanted to ask
> here in advance to get some input. I want to tapdance inside the lines
> and avoid things getting complicated.
>
> Steve
>
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on January 9, 2008, 3:49 pm
>
> Where is the line that separates outbuildings, sheds, pole barns and such
> from dwellings? When does it become an issue to go and get a permit?
> When you have a foundation? When you add electric or plumbing? I want to
> make a pole barn, and to cover some work areas. I know this will vary
> greatly from location to location, but are there any standard rules that
> apply across the board?
> Steve
In my area, it is 100 sq ft.
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Posted by dpb on January 9, 2008, 4:37 pm
SteveB wrote:
> I live in a rural area. Very rural. There is a county building inspector,
> and permits are required for new construction on structures for human
> habitation.
>
> Where is the line that separates outbuildings, sheds, pole barns and such
> from dwellings? When does it become an issue to go and get a permit? When
> you have a foundation? When you add electric or plumbing? I want to make a
> pole barn, and to cover some work areas. I know this will vary greatly from
> location to location, but are there any standard rules that apply across the
> board?
It depends entirely on the wording of the local ordinance adopted.
They'll be more than happy to tell you or you could go get a copy of the
rules and read them for yourself.
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Posted by willshak on January 9, 2008, 4:55 pm
on 1/9/2008 9:17 AM SteveB said the following:
> I live in a rural area. Very rural. There is a county building inspector,
> and permits are required for new construction on structures for human
> habitation.
>
> Where is the line that separates outbuildings, sheds, pole barns and such
> from dwellings? When does it become an issue to go and get a permit? When
> you have a foundation? When you add electric or plumbing? I want to make a
> pole barn, and to cover some work areas. I know this will vary greatly from
> location to location, but are there any standard rules that apply across the
> board?
>
> I know the local inspector, and will speak to him. Just wanted to ask here
> in advance to get some input. I want to tapdance inside the lines and avoid
> things getting complicated.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
In my area, any building or fence requires a permit. There are setbacks
for all. When I installed a pool, the setback for the fence was 6", now
it is 3'.
A shed less than 12' x 16' has to be at least 10' from the prop line.
Anything larger has to be 30' from the line.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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