houses can be purchased from FFG as “non-code”
or “code” structures. “Non-code” greenhouses pur-
chased from Forever Flowering Greenhouses are still
engineered and built to NGMA standards, but do not
carry the engineer’s “wet stamp”. In some states and
counties where the job site is zoned as Agricultural
Land, certain exemptions can be made for building
permits and, in some cases, the buildings do not re-
quire a “wet stamp”. In other situations, structures
that are “code” structures are stamped and prepared
specifically for the state and county in which they
will be built.
At Forever Flowering Greenhouses, once the
greenhouse engineering process is complete, the plans
are sent to the customer or general contractor for per-
mit application. FFG supplies the information needed
to apply for the permit, but does not actually apply for
or take care of the permit process. Once the permit is
granted, the greenhouse order can be placed.
On average, it takes roughly 4-6 weeks (depend-
ing on the particular state) to complete the engineer-
ing process. If a “code structure” is a requirement,
engineering should be the first step a customer or
general contractor takes. Completing the engineering
process before purchasing could save the customer
thousands of dollars, not to mention a lot of time
and energy. The engineering process will help the
consumer determine if any additional materials are
needed to make the greenhouse up to code and/or if
there are any changes that may affect the original esti-
mate. All in all, getting the engineering process done
first will let the consumer and/or general contractor
know exactly what will be needed and will provide a
better estimate of the total cost of the project.
There is a reason Forever Flowering Greenhouses
is a leader in light deprivation products and tech-
niques: years of experience. Its experience combined
with a desire to bring innovative light deprivation
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products to the market and allow other horticultur-
ists to obtain all the benefits light deprivation has to
offer are what make Forever Flowering Greenhouses
the ultimate resource for all things light deprivation
related. Its products include not only greenhouses,
but also specialty light deprivation fabrics, breathable
walls (light tight air exchanger), and commercial de-
humidifiers. FFG also offers custom engineering and
consulting. With a focus on sustainability and lessen-
ing a grower’s carbon footprint, Forever Flowering
Greenhouses has grouped together the highest effi-
ciency light deprivation greenhouse products that are
all designed to maximize a horticulturist’s return on
investment. The latest creation, the Licensed Producer
Greenhouse, is another shining example of how For-
ever Flowering Greenhouses has earned its place at the
top of the light deprivation sector of horticulture. GG
For more information call 888.784.4687,
Email [email protected] or visit LightDep.com or
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2019 Industry Buyers Guide