[Cob] licensed engineers

[D.J. Henman]

Jilly,
  see my comments below.

Darel
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Jilly wrote:

>The building department FINALLY called me back (a supervisor). He said that they do in fact have a "alternative building materials" section of the code. They accept anything - "that is certified by an engineer". 
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This is exactly what I wrote and told you a few weeks ago.   Why the repeat?

>So the question is, how can I find an engineer (licensed in WA) that is familiar with cob, straw bale, ect. ?
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Use common sense and call any engineer near you and ask them.

> I have been going down the list in the phone book, with no luck. Any suggestions? 
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See the above sentence I wrote.

>I saw some site that listed a few cob homes going up in various WA locations. But there were no links to follow up with those owners. 
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See the above sentence I wrote.

>Thanks, 
>jilly
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To common sense in building and deeds.

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