Frustration with how drainage codes changed for backyard studios

I miss when you could just grade the land and be done. Now they want PERFECT slope calculations and special fabric under everything. Last summer, I had to redo my entire plan because of a code update. It added weeks and a bunch of extra cost for what feels like minimal gain.

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jessicab701d ago

Have you thought about how these rules might save you from a lawsuit if your drainage messes up the neighbor's yard? Those fabric layers and exact slopes stop water from pooling and causing foundation cracks. It's a pain now, but it could avoid huge repair bills later.

perez.grace1d ago

Totally! Learned that the hard way with my yard flood...