building a new house

[socallly]

Can you post a photo of what the finished house will look like??

I will take a photo of the elevations page

 

[socallly]

Well it's a slow go as the holiday strikes again.I have been so busy in all aspects of life,I did backfill the trenches,got all of the rebar footing done and the wire mesh laid and tied.Camping this weekend will delay it even further but I need alittle R&R.Here are some more pics

 

[midlf]

I have never heard that about NESC. When the power company showed
me their rule book (and sent me copies of relevant pages) there were
clear differences with NEC and no mention of other standards or codes.
They do not have to get permits or inspections either. An installer
can do what he can to follow pertinent codes but if PG&E does not like
it, redo it. It has happened to me a couple of times.

In CA, we have the California Bldg Code, a modified version of the UBC,
but local jurisdictions often have many exceptions and additions. I do
not know what the current status here is re the new "universal"
code (combo of UBC, CABO, and SBC).

Correct - most utilities set up their service rules, standard practices and standards manuals to follow, at least, the codes that apply. Usually this code is the NESC as adopted and amended by the state. Many times aspects of the utility rules and standards may be stricter than the codes. As these rules and standards are usually filed with and accepted by the state's utility regulating body/board they have the force of the code. Agree that they do not have to have inspections. That is one of the advantages of having Professional Engineers on staff to oversee operations. Around here (WI) all engineering orders, prints, standards and such can be traced to a PE's signature or stamp. Note that my comments only apply to investor owned public utilities. Sometimes the munis, Federal Power Assc, and some other types of REA's may have some other codes they follow, usually based on federal oversight.

 

[EddieWalker]

socallly,

I'm a little overwhelmed by the size of your footings. WOW!! How wide and deep are they? I know snow isn't an issue for you, is it because of earthquakes? Those are massive!!!!!

Eddie

 

[dfkrug]

Correct - most utilities set up their service rules, standard practices and standards manuals to follow, at least, the codes that apply. Usually this code is the NESC as adopted and amended by the state. Many times aspects of the utility rules and standards may be stricter than the codes. As these rules and standards are usually filed with and accepted by the state's utility regulating body/board they have the force of the code. Agree that they do not have to have inspections. That is one of the advantages of having Professional Engineers on staff to oversee operations. Around here (WI) all engineering orders, prints, standards and such can be traced to a PE's signature or stamp. Note that my comments only apply to investor owned public utilities. Sometimes the munis, Federal Power Assc, and some other types of REA's may have some other codes they follow, usually based on federal oversight.

You are saying some utilities use FEDERAL codes?! Dealing with the
state is bad enough. Sounds like you have had to deal with some
electrical utilites yourself.

I do not object to following the codes....if I can find out what they are!

I can read the NEC and quote chapter and verse to an inspector when
there is a disagreement. But numerous sections are subject to intepretation.
I am glad I am not doing that anymore.....

 

[socallly]

socallly,

I'm a little overwhelmed by the size of your footings. WOW!! How wide and deep are they? I know snow isn't an issue for you, is it because of earthquakes? Those are massive!!!!!

Eddie

Eddie, They are 18inches deep and the grade beam in the garage is 24inches deep.The reason is because my architect over engineered my plans,He most of thought he was building a fire station or something thats what I get for not having the plans engineered.Live & learn live & learn.Also the county would not let me change the footing depth without resubmitting the plans and this would take 8-12 weeks

 

[EddieWalker]

socallly,

Sounds like you got it coming and going. hahahaha At least you know it will never move on you!!!! Here we have the oposite problem. Very little code, no engineering and cracked slabs all the time. Given the choice, yours is the way to go, even if it costs a little more right now, it's cheaper than having a cracked slab, or a house that's moving on you.

When you pour, I'd love to know how many yards you use.

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[midlf]

Sounds like you have had to deal with some
electrical utilites yourself..

From the inside, 37 years and counting.

 

[mjarrels]

Might sound odd, but if I ever built again, I would put a urinal in one of the bathrooms... great water saver for the guys in the house.

mark

 

[Doc_Bob]

Might sound odd, but if I ever built again, I would put a urinal in one of the bathrooms... great water saver for the guys in the house.

mark

I have 15 acres of farmland, biggest urinal on the planet
Bob