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I am thinking about getting a shipping container for storage. I am located on the rainy side of Washington. Should I expect issues with condensation and sweating? Is it best to place it directly on gravel or elevated? Would insulation in this climate be required to prevent issues? Thanks!

Thanks, all! I'll update this thread when I have more information.

A metal detector may work. Often times concrete tanks have rebar on the lids for a handle.

Would the include a closed out permit or occupancy certificate?

Should this definitely have been caught by the title insurance company?

Thanks again everyone for the advice.

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the input

I would like to hear other's experience with what I am concerned may become a complicated permitting issue. I have a friend who is going to apply for a building permit to have a garage built on his property. However, the main house on his property may have never been correctly permitted...

Thank you for your response. It is certainly to prevent joist rotation. There is no point load above. Do you know if there is a section of the code that addresses this scenario? Thanks

Does anyone know which code section to refer to regarding boring holes in blocking between floor joists? I have 2x10 floor joists and need to cut a 6 1/4" hole for a range hood duct in order to vent this to the outside.

Does anyone know if the communication cable from a mrcool mini split needs to be in its own conduit? This cable runs from the inside unit, through the wall and then down the exterior to the condenser. I intended to put the communication cable, along with the refrigerant lines and drain line...

10.4 cents per kw/h

It's about 2800 sf.

This is a home built in the late '70s or early '80s. It has electric fan forced heaters throughout. Perhaps that is why?

Are the non-Zinsco style Sylvania panels known to be problematic too?