Hello forum.
Apologies if this is a time-consuming question which ought to be directed at a paid attorney.
In the Residential Building Code of New York State these two definitions are given:
[RB] STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed.
[A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy.
The scope of both the state Building Code & Residential Building Code is clearly limited to buildings and structures.
My question for you all is: how much wiggle room is there in what will likely be considered a structure or building? Would it be legal to live in a hole in the ground with a makeshift roof on top? What about an ordinary camping tent? Is there something else I’m overlooking which might help fulfill my primitive dreams?
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for all your work here which helps people.
Apologies if this is a time-consuming question which ought to be directed at a paid attorney.
In the Residential Building Code of New York State these two definitions are given:
[RB] STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed.
[A] BUILDING. Any structure utilized or intended for supporting or sheltering any occupancy.
The scope of both the state Building Code & Residential Building Code is clearly limited to buildings and structures.
My question for you all is: how much wiggle room is there in what will likely be considered a structure or building? Would it be legal to live in a hole in the ground with a makeshift roof on top? What about an ordinary camping tent? Is there something else I’m overlooking which might help fulfill my primitive dreams?
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for all your work here which helps people.