Building Codes?

We really do have building codes in San Jacinto County. We applied for a building permit when we built the Garagemahal. Driving in to Star Hill I saw the most amazing site on highway 156, and by amazing I mean that I was amazed someone would consider doing this, and more amazed that someone hasn't stopped the progress. I just have to wonder at the conversation that took place before construction began. "I really like my 10 year old portable building. I hope that somehow we can make it a part of the brand new house we are building." "No problem. We will use the portable building as one of the walls." "Great idea!"
There is no other explanation. Hubby says that it probably saved $50.00 in wood to do this.