08-20-2013, 04:59 AM
Far as I know (based on an old draft) the "sustainable" or "alternative" building codes are mostly about stuctural integrity. I believe one of them attempts to codify the exemptions already granted by NEC 70.
In theory, you can avoid the structural issues by invoking HR 2646 (if your project is on a minimum 2 acres of Ag-zoned land) and you can sidestep the electrical permits by keeping your system within the limits of NEC section 70, but any such project could not be used for "habitation" unless connected to a proper "wastewater disposal"; all plumbing would still have to be inspected/permitted by County.
Safe bet County would then drag their feet because you attempted to evade their authority.
In theory, you can avoid the structural issues by invoking HR 2646 (if your project is on a minimum 2 acres of Ag-zoned land) and you can sidestep the electrical permits by keeping your system within the limits of NEC section 70, but any such project could not be used for "habitation" unless connected to a proper "wastewater disposal"; all plumbing would still have to be inspected/permitted by County.
Safe bet County would then drag their feet because you attempted to evade their authority.