Sentences with phrase «upon local building codes»

Long overhangs and deciduous trees planted at the proper distance from south - facing windows = cooler Summer and warmer Winter.Rainwater harvesting is diversion of water from impervious surfaces such as a roof, to a collection container, to be used for other purposes (depending upon local building codes).

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but if you can't pay a utility bill (and would prefer not to subsidize fracking) your power and water will be turned off; probably faster than the eviction process but I'm sure that would follow... try to build an off grid house and the wrath of local code will descend upon you; look at the tribulations of Michael Reynolds when he tried to build an Earthship out in the middle of nowhere (but was welcomed with open arms in less «sophisticated» places.)

Keep in mind that local building codes, ordinances, or laws often change and that, upon rebuilding or remodeling you home, you may be required to make certain home upgrades, such as updating plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems.