How do yurts fit into building codes?
Pacific Yurts are very versatile structures that can be used for many different things. Variables such as the size and use of the yurt as well as the site can help determine if the yurt will require a permit and what type of permit may be needed. In some cases the yurt has been considered a temporary structure, while in others it has been considered a permanent or semi-permanent structure. The yurt is often classified as an auxiliary building, studio or recreational structure, not as a single-family dwelling. For specific information on building codes in your area you may want to contact your local building official. Structural engineering has been performed on the prototype Pacific Yurt (to determine their design snow and wind load capacities based on Uniform Building Code and International Building Code structural standards) and is available for assistance in permitting at your specific site if needed. Several structural engineers around the U.S. have experience preparing calculation
