Cob building code & cob..anything new out there?

[Patrick Hayes]

Regarding cob as acceptable, there is one permited now and another on the
way here in Mendocino County.

Ann Sterling wrote:

>    I was reading John Fordyce's info regarding getting cob building
> into code the other day and was wondering if there has been any
> progress on this front? Is it any more accepted. I'm interested more
> in terms of getting a building to be cleared ok for habitation, not in
> terms of whether lending institutions will lend for cob construction.
> I am fascinated with the idea of cob construction and would love to do
> it but may not be able to relocate to the southwest.
> Any info is appreciated.
> Active cobbers and planners please keep the discussion going!
> Thanks, Ann Sterling