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IRC 2021 · 2024Sheds · Fences · Retaining walls · Decks

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Sample · US-AUD-2026-K7M2XQAustin, TX 78704

10 × 12 ft shed

IRC 2021 R105.2(1)

Permit likely
  • Floor area120 sq ft · limit 200
  • Stories1 · 1 allowed
  • Detached from the houseFree-standing
  • Electrical service20 A · 0 A allowed
  • Plumbing fixturesNone

Live from the API

Every number below comes from us_audit_reports.

Projects checked

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Permit-exempt

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Avg. project cost

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Quote requests

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What we check

IRC R105.2 baseline
R105.2(1)

Shed / workshop

Exempt if ≤ 200 sq ft, one story

R105.2(2)

Fence

Exempt if ≤ 7 ft tall

R105.2(3)

Retaining wall

Exempt if ≤ 4 ft, no surcharge

R105.2(10)

Deck

Exempt if ≤ 200 sq ft, ≤ 30 in high

The toolkit

03 modules
  1. 01

    Permit checks

    Your dimensions against IRC R105.2 and the state or city amendments on file — with the clause that decides it.

  2. 02

    Cost estimator

    Materials, labor, sales tax and the permit fee from regional trade rates, line by line.

  3. 03

    Contractors

    Licensed pros who cover your zip and trade. Ask one directly or get matched from a check.

Field notes

Questions homeowners actually ask.