evan9381 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I've got a 1/2 bath in my lower level. Soon, I'll be looking to add a shower stall to make it a 3/4 bath. We're going to have to break up the concrete slab to tie in to the drain for the sink/toilet. What kind of permits do I need to look into getting for a project like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Doing this yourself, or having a GC/plumber do it? If the latter, it's their problem to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Do you have the blueprints on record for your house handy? I would look at those and maybe call a city inspector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Best thing to do is call or better yet go to the permit office and talk to them. They are normally nice about explaining the process. Technically your looking at an inspection of the new lines, drain and supply, and where they tie into the old system. One to inspect the framing and pan (depending if it's poured,framed,or drop in, also to check the clearances between shower/toilet/vanity/wall/door meet code. Assuming you don't need to add a fan or lights or any electrical because once you touch the electric, you have to upgrade your smoke detectors/co2 for the house to code. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downingracing Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 State of Ohio requires a permit for any home improvements. Your city or township may not have the requirement, but checking is always the best option. Usually a permit is cheap I and easy (process). Good luck with the work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdhill Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 if you hire someone, make sure they pull a permit...if you do it yourself-I would never pull one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 if you hire someone, make sure they pull a permit...if you do it yourself-I would never pull one. I was thinking the same thing, but what happens if I go to sell the house and have a 2 bath house that the auditor shows as 1.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 If it's something like this I'd pull a permit. If it was a water heater or furnace or some dumb shit like that, don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 I was thinking the same thing, but what happens if I go to sell the house and have a 2 bath house that the auditor shows as 1.5? IF it goes that far and they find its not permitted it would all have to be torn out and Inspected worst case to at that point get it permitted Better just do it now the correct way than worry about covering it up later on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 If it's something like this I'd pull a permit. If it was a water heater or furnace or some dumb shit like that, don't bother. Technically, some cities require a permit/inspector on water heaters. It's dumb. If it was me I wouldn't get one, but I know licensed plumbers that would do it without one. (I do concrete core drilling). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 IF it goes that far and they find its not permitted it would all have to be torn out and Inspected worst case to at that point get it permitted Better just do it now the correct way than worry about covering it up later on I would only worry about that if the lower level has a walkout way (that adds sq. footage to overall house). If not, than it's not really a selling point. Might have permit, initial inspection, then final inspection fees. Depends on area/codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Permits= new tax. Stop the madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Technically, some cities require a permit/inspector on water heaters. It's dumb. If it was me I wouldn't get one, but I know licensed plumbers that would do it without one. (I do concrete core drilling). Yeah that was my point lol. I've done 15 water heaters and 10 HVAC units and never pulled a permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdhill Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 no upside to pulling permit-particularly when they can't see the work. Odds of it ever being tracked down are minimal. county appaisers don't go in your house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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