Shop (NOT garage) Build advice......

oldeskewltoy wrote: Speaking about code: As long as the new building is considered temporary, and is 200 square feet or less, there is no code to speak of. It is perfectly legal to electrify the shed, as long as the box is in the garage(permanent structure).

That is true here in western WA , but you would be limited to one 20A circuit.

Another way to get power elsewhere on the property is to install an RV power post, which will allow a small outdoor breaker box, maybe 100A, which can then serve "temporary" needs. This would be fed from your main panel, UG feed.

So perhaps an RV parking pad with breaker panel, and a temp shed on top. I would look into helical piers to anchor it down, if not using conventional foundation.

stuart in mn wrote: In reply to Toyman01: Yup, that's why I said usually. I'm an EE; I've worked with dozens of different electric utilities and haven't come across one yet that allows multiple services to a single residential address, but there are always exceptions.

I've got three completely separate meters on my house. One for the main house, one for the heat pump, and one for the garage. Each of them 200 amps. It's GLORIOUS.

-Hans

Why are people so adverse to getting by a building permit? It's pretty simple.

SVreX wrote: Why are people so adverse to getting by a building permit? It's pretty simple.

The permit isn't horrible... but it does raise town suspicions of an ADU (additional dwelling unit), a permit also costs a fair bit here... (about $500). But the real issue isn't the permit, but the taxes, and the biz itself that may come from all of the scrutiny.

stuart in mn wrote: In reply to Toyman01: Yup, that's why I said usually. I'm an EE; I've worked with dozens of different electric utilities and haven't come across one yet that allows multiple services to a single residential address, but there are always exceptions.

You can get multiple service here, but the second service is always "commercial" and a higher rate per kWh.