Bathroom remodel/permits needed?

[evan9381]

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?

[mmrmnhrm]

Doing this yourself, or having a GC/plumber do it? If the latter, it's their problem to worry about

[BStowers023]

Do you have the blueprints on record for your house handy? I would look at those and maybe call a city inspector.

[Turbs3000]

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.

 

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[downingracing]

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!

[bdhill]

if you hire someone, make sure they pull a permit...if you do it yourself-I would never pull one.

[evan9381]

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?

[Zx2guy19]

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.

[STEVE-O]

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

[SHIEF]

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).

[SHIEF]

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.

[Sledhead36]

Permits= new tax. Stop the madness.

[Zx2guy19]

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.

[bdhill]

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