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WFH and the odd customer: log cabins.

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  • 05-07-2020 11:47am
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    tea and coffee
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    - firstly would you go for wood or steel/ metal? Or block built. (Small office under 40m2)
    - second, if clients visit does it then move to a requirements for needing planning, insurance etc. Note that I have PLI already, and am registered as a sole trader.
    - any other considerations?


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    Gumbo
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    tea and coffee wrote: »
    - firstly would you go for wood or steel/ metal? Or block built. (Small office under 40m2)
    - second, if clients visit does it then move to a requirements for needing planning, insurance etc. Note that I have PLI already, and am registered as a sole trader.
    - any other considerations?

    Block built.
    40 Sq. M requires planning.
    Client visits changes the situation and may require planning.
    How will a disabled client get to the office?


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    tea and coffee
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    If it was just work and no clients it would be easier. Disabled access should be ok, but it's the planning will be the decider I think


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    Idbatterim
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    tea and coffee wrote: »
    - firstly would you go for wood or steel/ metal? Or block built. (Small office under 40m2)
    - second, if clients visit does it then move to a requirements for needing planning, insurance etc. Note that I have PLI already, and am registered as a sole trader.
    - any other considerations?

    You can put up a 25 sq m log cabin in several days for about 8k, that includes cabin , foundations, construction... and floor and roof insulation....


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    Gumbo
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    Idbatterim wrote: »
    You can put up a 25 sq m log cabin in several days for about 8k, that includes cabin , foundations, construction... and floor and roof insulation....

    Yes but that’s for use as a shed.
    The OP is talking about running a commercial business with client visitations so commercial regulations are now at play.


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    Idbatterim
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    Gumbo wrote: »
    Yes but that’s for use as a shed.
    The OP is talking about running a commercial business with client visitations so commercial regulations are now at play.

    Ok and what's the difference spec wise ?


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    Gumbo
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    Idbatterim wrote: »
    Ok and what's the difference spec wise ?

    Fire safety
    Emergency lighting
    Escape provision
    Access for those with disabilities
    Commercial Part L rather than domestic Part L

    Non exhaustive list


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    sydthebeat
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    Idbatterim wrote: »
    Ok and what's the difference spec wise ?

    building regulation compliance versus non building regulation compliance


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    tea and coffee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,823 ✭✭✭tea and coffee


    If I got a block built extension to the house its 40m2 and if separate, it's 25m2? Now talking about just an office. If attached to house can have it's own door or must it be accessible through the house?


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