Outdoor structures such as outbuildings, servants quarters, pergolas, bridges, garages, swimming pools, ponds, barbeque stands, outdoor kitchens, courtyards, letter boxes, fences, screen walls, street lights, outdoor benches etc.
External works such as paving, roads, kerbs, manholes, inspection chambers, septic tanks, drainage systems, site water reticulation and electrification.
Sep 27
UK Fire Pit Regulations: Distance from House (as of September 27, 2025) Fire pits in the UK are primarily regulated under environmental and nuisance laws rather than strict building codes, as they are typically classified as portable outdoor appliances or recreational fires (similar to barbecues or chimineas). There is no unified national “fire code” like …
Sep 27
U.S. Fire Pit Regulations: Distance from House by State (as of September 27, 2025) in the USA Fire pits are typically regulated under state-adopted versions of the International Fire Code (IFC), particularly Section 307 (Open Burning, Recreational Fires, and Outdoor Fireplaces). Most states adopt the IFC (e.g., 2021 edition) with local amendments enforced by counties, …
Sep 27
California Fire Pit Regulations: Distance from House Statewide Regulations (California Fire Code, 2022 Edition) California adopts the International Fire Code (IFC) with amendments in Title 24, Part 9, enforced statewide but often amended locally. Fire pits are classified as outdoor fireplaces, fire rings, or recreational fires (open flames ≤3 ft diameter, ≤2 ft height, not …
Sep 15
25 Materials To Use in the Bottom of a Fire Pit – Non Combustible Materials & Fire-Pit Construction Details What To Use in the Bottom of a Fire Pit A fire pit is built outdoors for recreational purposes. It’s a spot for warming up during the winter and cold nights, barbequing, roasting, toasting and even …
Sep 15
25 Materials To Use in the Bottom of a Fire Pit – Non Combustible Materials & Fire-Pit Construction Details What To Use in the Bottom of a Fire Pit A fire pit is built outdoors for recreational purposes. It’s a spot for warming up during the winter and cold nights, barbequing, roasting, toasting and even …
Sep 07
20 Brick Walkway Ideas from Around the World – Pictures Traditional standard bricks can be used to build walkways, garden paths and sidewalks. When a masonry construction project comes to an end, excess materials are left on site, and these materials which often include bricks can be used for various outdoor projects such as …
Sep 07
20 Brick Walkway Ideas from Around the World – Pictures Traditional standard bricks can be used to build walkways, garden paths and sidewalks. When a masonry construction project comes to an end, excess materials are left on site, and these materials which often include bricks can be used for various outdoor projects such as …
Aug 26
100 Water Garden Ideas from Around the World – Water Features, Fountains, Waterfalls, Ponds, Pools and Streams – Pictures History of Water Features. Types of Water Features. Water Fountains [Beautiful Water Fountain Ideas]. Waterfalls [Beautiful Waterfall Ideas]. Streams [Beautiful Water Garden Stream Ideas]. Ponds [Beautiful Pond Ideas]. Pools [Beautiful Pool Ideas]. Water garden ideas …
Aug 26
100 Water Garden Ideas from Around the World – Water Features, Fountains, Waterfalls, Ponds, Pools and Streams – Pictures History of Water Features. Types of Water Features. Water Fountains [Beautiful Water Fountain Ideas]. Waterfalls [Beautiful Waterfall Ideas]. Streams [Beautiful Water Garden Stream Ideas]. Ponds [Beautiful Pond Ideas]. Pools [Beautiful Pool Ideas]. Water garden ideas …
Jul 22
100 Walkway Ideas for Your House Yard and Garden Paths – Pictures and Designs from Around the World [ez-toc] History of Trails and Walkways Function of a Walkway Walkway Design Substructure of a Walkway Types of Walkways Wooden Walkways or Boardwalks Stone Slate and Slab Walkways Walkways Made of Dry or Wet Filling A walkway …
