Design of Llama Barn
Design of Llama Barn
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I am designing a new Llama Barn (approx. 2000 SF), which code does it apply (IRC or IBC)? Please help.
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RE: Design of Llama Barn
I'm sure someone here will disagree with me.
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This particular structure violated the shear wall spacing; shear wall height; shear wall aspect ratio; and tributary area of roof to bearing walls requirements. Therefore I was force to use portions of the commercial code in order to be in compliance. In the end I had them increase the size of the garage to 60'x48'.
This was my first wood structure so I am no way an expert. I'm sure other people will give you their opinion.
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On a side note, be sure to provide spitoons at 4'-0" c/c max.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
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I'm not sure llamas fall under the IRC definition of family - but I could be wrong!
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Doesn't the IRC have an out for "accessory structures"? If this is for a private residence, wouldn't you classify it as an accessory structure?
Again, I don't have the IRC just my state version of the IRC.
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In the definitions, accessory structure is defined as "a structure not greater than 3000 s.f. in floor area and not over two stories in height, the use of which is customarily accessroy to and incidental to that of the dwelling(s) and which is located on the same lot."
I'm not sure a llama barn applies to "incidental to" a home, but that might depend on the local culture, etc. If riding your llama to work is the typical mode of transportation, then that might qualify it under the IRC.
If the llama barn is there simply to house llamas and to market them, then I would say not under the IRC.
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The Dali Lama would take issue with you on that point.
This is an agricultural building. Use the IBC, unless you intend to house your mother-in-law in the hay loft. Hay...now that's not a bad idea!
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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The definition in my area is a little different. I agree if you are selling the llamas to the public then you probably qualify under the IBC.
Does it make that much of a difference to use the IRC vs. the IBC? I always thought of the IRC as a prescriptive design code. No real engineering knowledge needs to be known. Just follow the tables and charts and you are pretty much all set (maybe that is just my ignorance though).
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British Llama Society Code of Conduct: http://www.borderllamas.com/code_of_conduct.htm
Camelid Code of Welfare: http://www.llama.org.nz/camelidcodeofwelfare.htm
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Thanks to all for the comments.