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Century’s Mayor: Don’t Buy Out Of State Storage Sheds
November 3, 2013
Century’s mayor has a word of advice for anyone thinking of buying a storage shed in Alabama and installing in his town — don’t do it.
“Most of those sheds coming out of Alabama are not up to Florida wind code,” Mayor Freddie McCall said, while sheds sold in Florida generally meet code. He said persons buying the lower wind resistant sheds in Alabama can’t get the proper permits for them in Florida.
“Buying those buildings in Alabama is costing them,” he said.
McCall recommended that citizens call the town hall for permit information on storage sheds and that the shed be purchased from a reputable Florida retailer.
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17 Responses to “Century’s Mayor: Don’t Buy Out Of State Storage Sheds”
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“If people own a piece of property and there are no restrictions on the property, and they want to put a shed on it and live it, it should be no one’s business but their own. Anything can blow onto your property and damage it, and insurance covers that. Times are hard and getting harder. People should be allowed to live the best they can afford. 500 years ago, everyone in Florida lived in tents . . . they were Indians”.
This mentality is why driving along Hwy 29 into Century makes it look like a third world Country. Talk about great curb appeal!
I am all for small Government, and doing what you wish on your own property to an extent. If you own 40 acres, do as you please as long as its far enough off the road.
Potential business investors judge the quality of the local work force by what they see. Century has come a long way over the past few years, and needs to continue to attract viable businesses.
CONSIDERING:
“500 years ago, everyone in Florida lived in tents . .”
I could be wrong, but I don’t think any of them lived in tents at the time.
Building codes are part of the joy of living in Florida and in towns and cities. Mostly they protect people from dishonest contractors. I THINK but am not sure, but think building codes don’t apply to farm dwellings, not that those are allowed in Century either. The idea is that a farmer won’t build a structure to have it fall down at the first big blow.
For Santa Rosa County, see http://www.santarosa.fl.gov/developmentservices/documents/Ag%20Exempt%20Form.pdf
Escambia County might be different
David for few bothers
If people own a piece of property and there are no restrictions on the property, and they want to put a shed on it and live it, it should be no one’s business but their own. Anything can blow onto your property and damage it, and insurance covers that. Times are hard and getting harder. People should be allowed to live the best they can afford. 500 years ago, everyone in Florida lived in tents . . . they were Indians.
The winds of a storm are no more in Century than they are in Flomaton. Just anouther way to get more money from you…PERIOD… by the way my “Alabama” shed has been through every Hurricane since 1996 without an issue.
I believe in E-Scam-bia County, any structure over 400 sq. ft. requires a permit.
And thus has to meet Florida codes.
In most Counties, the size of the shed determines whether or not it needs a permit. Then there are wind standards so you home and others will not be damaged by flying debris. The wind standards are for sheds and homes. They are to help protect people during storms.
First…I don’t like too much Government in my life…but…I would bet that each one of you complaining about the Wind Codes…would claim a shed that did not fit the code on your insurance if it was damaged. People may not be living in them….but I bet neighbors don’t want the shed, or it’s pieces, blowing into their homes or cars either! Just be glad you don’t have to meet the South Florida Wind Codes…
“Those silly building codes, who needs ‘em,” wondered the first two little pigs.
“Not me,” said the third, “but you two might think ahead.”
For those who can’t figure it out…FLORIDA wants the sheds up to wind code so if/when the shed blows over in a storm it won’t come apart and blow into the neighbors home and do even more damage.
While I do agree that big brother is WAYYYYY over the line I would build the shed without a permit PERIOD! Run till they shut you down is the motto in Escambia County.
Is the mayor talking about storage buildings that you rent out to the public to store furniture and stuff in or is he talking about storage buildings for personal use.
But when another person’s shed blows into YOUR yard and damages YOUR property, Act of God rules will have YOU pay for the damages, not the person who installed the non conforming shed.
What about the property rights and impact to the neighbor?
Rights AND responsibilities, not just rights.
really now we are regulating sheds on our own private property, and now we have another political hack telling the people what they can and cannot put on their property……….what a pathetic perception on importance of one’s self……hey people of century does the mayor wipe you as well when your done in the bathroom……do you do anything for yourselves in that town?????
It all comes down to money.
A permit for a portable shed??
Yeesh!
I don’t think people are buying these sheds to live in them, so what difference does it make whether or not they are up to wind code, the aluminium ones that people have in their yards are not. I guess, next the Mayor will dictate where we are allowed to buy furniture, groceries and vehicles from.
I wonder if those Alabama sheds are stronger than some of the houses I have seen in Century
Mayor McCall you are worrying too much about nothing, those sheds are sturdy.
Sir, you need to just go and relax before you get worked up and have one of your spells.
Its a SHED! A utility building. Florida is rediculous. Our taxes are awful, insurance rates unreal, and trying building anything from a dog house to a SHED. Officials say its for public safety. My thinking is its for more money from tax payers. Now if someone is trying to live in the shed, i understand the concern. Barring that, get off our back.