How close to the property line can I put a shed?

The exact amount a building needs to be set back from the property line will vary from one location to another. However, the required setback on the side is typically between 5 – 10 feet, while the front and back require around 10 – 20 feet at a minimum.

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Before you begin a project, there are some terms that you should familiarize yourself with.

Property Line

Property lines are simply the legal boundary that separates your land from your neighbors. Property lines could have been determined in a few different ways depending on how your neighborhood was founded. If the area is newer, the developer most likely separated out each plot of land prior to building homes. In older areas, local and state governments likely determined the property lines. Before you build anything on your land, it’s important to learn how to find property lines. This could help you avoid a difficult situation with one of your neighbors.

Setbacks

Setbacks refer to the minimum amount of distance required from a building and other areas on the property. The most common type of setback occurs with the property lines. As mentioned earlier, depending on where you live, there are requirements for how close to the four property lines you can build a structure. These requirements are set by the local or state governments. Setbacks can also be established for how close you can build from a river, sidewalk, highway and floodplain.

No-Build Zone

No-build zones are designated areas of land where no structures can be built. These zones are usually determined by the local government.

Easements

Easements give others the ability to use someone else’s property. These are frequently associated with utility companies, giving them the right to assess or bury cables within your property. Easements like these are frequently written into the deed for the land, but there can also be implied easements, which are not written down. Instead, if two neighbors have been using land in a certain way and a disagreement ever happens, they can use this history as a type of easement.

Right Of Way

Right of way will allow someone else to travel through your property. This can happen if someone needs to use your land to access public land.

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Do all outside outlets need to be GFCI?

Plus, the National Electrical Code requires all outdoor outlets to be GFCI outlets (ground fault circuit interrupter outlets). GFCI outlets trip and turn off automatically when there's a current leakage or short circuit, which helps prevent fires and accidental shocks.

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Instead of running an extension cord outside, install an outdoor outlet. Outdoor outlets are a much more convenient way to plug in your outdoor tools and lighting, and you can install one in a single day. Outdoor electrical outlets differ from indoor outlets because they have watertight covers that protect the outlet even with a cord plugged in. Plus, the National Electrical Code requires all outdoor outlets to be GFCI outlets (ground fault circuit interrupter outlets). GFCI outlets trip and turn off automatically when there’s a current leakage or short circuit, which helps prevent fires and accidental shocks. This guide will show you the step-by-step process of how to install an outdoor outlet to your home by tapping an indoor outlet for power. It’s also possible to run power directly to a new breaker in the panel box, though this method should be done by a licensed electrician. Tip: As with all electrical projects, check local codes before doing any electrical work to ensure compliance.

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