On Oct 20, 7:40*pm, dpb wrote:
Tony wrote:
Would there be any building code applicable if I want to section off
part of my garage for a small welding business? *Or is this something I
get business insurance for and they tell me the specs.?

Well, since you later (why later???) allowed as how you're not in an
area w/ zoning and in TN, insurance for business use of the dwelling
specifically will be required, obviously. *There's the question of
liability as well, of course.

Depending on the specific County you might not be required for a
business license but probably are. *You do need to do all the other
stuff tax- and registration-wise for State and Feds, of course
(including sales tax, self-employment FICA taxes, etc., etc., etc., ...)

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It's more than just an issue of business insurance. It's an issue of
any existing insurance on the property and what effect this has on
it. I hope the garage isn't attached, as I seriously doubt any home
insurance company is going to cover the house with a welding business
in the garage. And even if it isn't attached, the garage is likely
covered as a structure on the existing policy.

Since he's living in no mans land where he says there are absolutely
no zoning or building laws, which I find hard to believe, I'd start
with talking to the current insurance company.