HCJ
Silver Member
Several years ago, I built a 40' x 40' pole shed on a 300 acre wooded tract for tractor storage. I realize laws vary in each state or county, (I am in Greenville Co., S.C.) but was curious if you guys obtained permits for similar work. I operated under the premise that since this was not a residence, had no electricity or plumbing, a permit was not necessary. When I called the building department, they seemed not to care (or not know) so I just went ahead and built it. No problem has ever arisen.
Now I would like electricty brought 700' down our drive to supply this shed for lighting and power for tools such as a welder. Obviously, this is probably going to need a permit. My fear is that by drawing attention to this, am I openning a "can of worms" drawing attention to my already built pole barn? Note my shed has no floor or walls, and no one lives on this property. I was also curious as to what fees power companies charge to run overhead power lines to a new meter at a shed? Obviously this varies from region to region. Before I pursue the channels of government bureaucracy, I just wanted to see if anyone else had any knowledge of similar issues, especially in S.C. My past experience with local code enforcement agencies leaves me a little fearful.
Now I would like electricty brought 700' down our drive to supply this shed for lighting and power for tools such as a welder. Obviously, this is probably going to need a permit. My fear is that by drawing attention to this, am I openning a "can of worms" drawing attention to my already built pole barn? Note my shed has no floor or walls, and no one lives on this property. I was also curious as to what fees power companies charge to run overhead power lines to a new meter at a shed? Obviously this varies from region to region. Before I pursue the channels of government bureaucracy, I just wanted to see if anyone else had any knowledge of similar issues, especially in S.C. My past experience with local code enforcement agencies leaves me a little fearful.