Does a porch count as square footage on a shed?

The gross floor area shall not include shafts with no openings or interior courts. There is no definition of "usable area" so they say well, the porch is capable of being used, so it is included.

thebuildingcodeforum.com - "Floor Area, Gross" - Roof Overhang - Porch | The Building Code Forum

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How far off the ground should my shed be?

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Good afternoon.

I am having some issues with my local building / code enforcement office. There is a "shed" on my property that has a covered porch (under the same roof line). The shed has been there since ~2008 and was built by the previous property owner. The shed itself, measured from the inside (per the definition of "floor area") is 199 sq/ft. Local building code specifically says.... one-story detached accessory structures are exempt from building permit provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, is not used for habitable space, and does not contain plumbing or mechanical. The local building department wants me to permit the structure as they are including the covered porch in "floor area" as they are using the definition of Floor Area, Gross from the IBC... even though the structure has been existing for 11 years. FLOOR AREA, GROSS. The floor area within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration, exclusive of vent shafts and courts, without deduction for corridors, stairways, ramps, closets, the thickness of interior walls, columns or other features. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of the roof or floor above . The gross floor area shall not include shafts with no openings or interior courts. There is no definition of "usable area" so they say well, the porch is capable of being used, so it is included. I cannot find any definitions of "usable area" in the IBC, IRC, Fire Code, Energy Code, etc... as noted to look for definitions in the IBC.

If I can't get them to change their minds, I guess my option is to cut the porch off... and maybe leave an overhang, however I cannot find anywhere that says if the IBC or IRC have a rule / code for a "maximum" roof overhang / eave size?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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How much can fit in a 10x12 shed?

The average office cubicle is around 36 square feet; so by having a 10×12 shed you will have additional 63 square feet of space. The extra 63 square feet of space allows you to have enough room to make a his and hers office quite comfortable at a total of about 100 square feet.

northwoodoutdoor.com - 10x12 Sheds For Sale | Usage Ideas, Cost, And Foundations

How Much Do 10×12 Sheds Cost?

A 10×12 shed costs between $4,995 and $7,765. The price variance on a 10×12 shed is due to a few factors.

1.) The siding materials used to construct the shed itself

2.) The kind of features included with the build

3.) The design of the building

Each one of these features causes a shed to have a slightly more expensive or more budget-friendly price point. While the price point of the 10×12 shed is not something everyone is concerned about, the foundation you set your shed on should be something that everyone pays attention to.