Required Building Codes and Drawings for Steel Buildings
Friday, May 12th, 2006 When considering purchasing a steel building many consumers are confused about building codes and the purpose of drawings for their proposed project. This article, hopefully, will answer some of those questions.
A building permit is required, in most cases, before erection of any steel building. Agricultural buildings are exempt, in most areas, from the permitting process as many of them are in remote areas and/or outside of the city or township’s jurisdiction. Consumers should check with a local building inspector to see if a steel building will be permitted at the intended site before purchasing the building from any company.
Most steel building companies or suppliers will represent the minimum specification requirements as being sufficient to conform to any permitting process. This is not always satisfactory, and again, the consumer must check with their local building