99MAX - 4/14/2007 09:50

. Sort them so they are all over 26" in circumference and use them in your barn construction with out telling anyone.  If they check you, they will have to prove these poles are not strong enough. 

You are actually doing society a favor by using these poles; they would go to a land fill where they would do more harm than in your barn.

iseedit - 4/14/2007 08:35

Have the poles sawed into squares (or close to it, if they are smaller dia pole). If they look newer the inspector shouldn't notice. This gives you a chance to see what's inside also, incase the pole is dry split too much. Now it can be compared to normal poles. I'd also see what your insureance person has to say about the completed building (your plans) and if they approve - ask county for a vaiance to the code for you to use your "renewed" poles as your insurance company approves. Just a thought . . .