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Outdoor trash enclosure needs to be either Type I or IIA construction. What is the lowest cost method of consruction?

Some cities want a specific design or materials used. Would check first what is allowed
 
Years ago a kid was killed when a trash enclosure fell apart. I do not know the details but ever since that happened trash enclosures are overbuilt…on a separate permit….most likely engineered plans. It’s been a while that I have inspected one but they are stout. You can use any material that you want as long as it is CMU with a large, deep footing.
 
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