[TheForge] local codes

[dann at wctatel.net]

About 10 years ago, I built a Ren Faire booth in the Kansas.
The building inspector  was tough, but helpful.  However because so many
of the booths were built by other than full- time / professional
carpenters,  she informed us, that any work completed / closed in beyond
the stage that  she pre-authorized,  would have to be torn out again.  She
inspected the construction progress multiple times.

As I recall, part of her set of codes required that the rafters be
anchored with "hurricane" straps.  I may be using the wrong word now. 
Anyway, the straps had to be affixed  with special high strength
"hurricane" nails ( we couldn't use "deck screws" for example ).

For the Ren Faire also had their own set of regs that we had to comply
with.  For example, they wanted all new buildings to have very steep roofs
for a Ren Faire look.   They mandated that we  have a 20/12 roof pitch,
and cedar shake shingles.

It was a frustrating code "learning" experience.  On the other hand, that
building should be able to stand strong,  as long as there is a ren faire
on site.

Dann



> In my area, the codes are available in the library for inspection (you
> can't check them out but you can read and copy).  the
> inspectors/city/county will NOT help you.  find out what code is used
> and you can BUY your own copy from a bookstore.  JA
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