There is no question as to how the building code covers flagpoles. ASCE 7 breaks down structures to "building" and "non-building" structures, which appears to be the real basis for the argument. It seems to me that, as usual, someone is trying to pull a fast one out of their...
In regard to the first post, there really is no question but to agree with Imagineer's reply. Properties of Concrete and reinforcing design, knowledge of local building codes, economic factors and business relationships are all inputs that Joe Homeowner will have a hard time putting into the...
