[Cob] building codes

[Patrick Newberry]

I would say the "electricity" decision is a major part of attempting to
get a building permit or not. 

Around here in Georgia that is what they use to force you to get a
building permit. The electric company will not install electricty
without it. Thus if you are not going for Electricity then not much
reason for permit... Or at least that is the way it works here in
Georgia. 

A good start is to visit with the county official where you intend to
build and to just start a conversation with him / her to find out what
they even think of the idea since the view points of individuals can
vary greatly from county to county. 

Pat


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On Behalf Of spiritpath n/a
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2006 10:54 AM
To: deatech coblist
Subject: [Cob] building codes


hi all~
    i did a search for building codes by doing one of the county i want
to build in and the state .......it brought up lots of informative sites
that i couldnt really make heads or tails out of some of the language.
    i am looking for anyone on the east coast that is knowledgable about
cob building.  i would like to have a contact i can ask questions of
once i start building.(my land is in southern virginia (i currently live
in maryland).
    as to building codes.......i havent decided whether i will even
apply for a building permit or not.  the property is mostly wooded with
about an acre open (17.43 acres total).  no neighbors are visible even
in winter and the access to the property is off a "private" gravel road
which is only used by those living along it.  my nearest neighbor on
this road is about 1/2 to 3/4 mile from my access point and only part of
the clearing is barely visible from the gravel road (even in winter).
until i retire, i will use this property as a "campground" for myself.
i plan to retire about 5 years from now so that gives me time to build
on a part time basis.  first thing is to have a well put in.  not sure
if i will use electricity so may go with hand operated well-pump.
    any contacts anyone has on the east coast would be greatly
appreciated.
  peace and light~
  terry

		
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