Residential Consistency
Land Use and Environmental Service Agency
(Code Enforcement)
September Q&A 2011
General:
1.
(Q) How is an accessory building to be measured?
(A) The foot print shall be measured at the exterior walls excluding the
overhang. The height shall b measured from grade to the mean roof height.
2. (Q) Where should smoke alarms be located?
(A) They shall be located in each sleeping room and outside every sleeping area.
They should not be located within 3’-0” of a ceiling fan, within 3’-0” of a
supply duct, or within 3’-0” of door to a bathroom with a tub or shower.
3. (Q) When is a foundation inspection done on a foundation with a slab on grade?
(A) It is ok to do the foundation inspection at the same time as the slab
inspection as long as the footing projection can be verified.
4. (Q) Is termite treatment required on a detached building?
(A) Yes, there is no exception for a detached building in the code.
5. (Q) Is a vapor retarder required for a detached building?
(A) No, a vapor retarder is not required for unheated detached structures nor for
a garage attached or detached.
6. (Q) Are pergolas or arbors required to have a permit?
(A) No, if they are not attached to the house.
7. (Q) Do decks attached to the house have to be braced?
(A) Yes, they shall be brace along the outside girder parallel to the house. If
there is more than one girder line all girder lines shall be braced.
8. (Q) Do floor attics need to have guards at the edge of the flooring?
(A) Yes, if the attics are accessed by a fixed stair or full sized door.
9. (Q) Can 4x4 deck guard post be notched to fit around the band?
(A) No, the full 4x4 section must be maintained and be bolted with 3/8” through
bolts.