06-25-2014, 06:15 AM
But you don't know that for a fact do you? Just making an assumption.
I managed to wade through the article and my assumptions appear well-founded. Most obvious:
Page 2: Sketch shows 16x16 building. Does not meet minimum 832 square feet unless it's two stories and the lanai is included. Required shear walls not shown in construction photos.
Page 8: "I have power! Well sort of. I got the wiring all ran and working correctly." Not allowed by County unless you happen to be licensed.
Looks like they did all their own plumbing, too, including a cesspool that was apparently dug by "some guy with a bobcat". (How does a bobcat reach the required 14-foot depth?)
No mention of "inspectors" or "licensed professionals" anywhere.
Mixed feelings: the house is beautiful, but it gives the impression that you can just fly out here with some money and be living in your nice jungalow within 90 days, because building it yourself is a simple hassle-free process, just need a truck for those trips to Home Depot.
If I had known the building/planning codes were not enforced, I would have bought a bigger lot instead of spending two years waiting for the electrician... the plumber... the inspector...
I managed to wade through the article and my assumptions appear well-founded. Most obvious:
Page 2: Sketch shows 16x16 building. Does not meet minimum 832 square feet unless it's two stories and the lanai is included. Required shear walls not shown in construction photos.
Page 8: "I have power! Well sort of. I got the wiring all ran and working correctly." Not allowed by County unless you happen to be licensed.
Looks like they did all their own plumbing, too, including a cesspool that was apparently dug by "some guy with a bobcat". (How does a bobcat reach the required 14-foot depth?)
No mention of "inspectors" or "licensed professionals" anywhere.
Mixed feelings: the house is beautiful, but it gives the impression that you can just fly out here with some money and be living in your nice jungalow within 90 days, because building it yourself is a simple hassle-free process, just need a truck for those trips to Home Depot.
If I had known the building/planning codes were not enforced, I would have bought a bigger lot instead of spending two years waiting for the electrician... the plumber... the inspector...