I’m remodeling two bathrooms in my home. For both bathrooms, we’re just changing finishes and replacing old components (i.e. new tile, tub, toilet, vanities, etc.) However, we’re not planning on moving any plumbing. We may do some light electrical to change the placement of the overhead lighting.
Does this level of remodel require filing plans with the building department to pull permits? Do we even need permits?
Hi Alicia, you do not need plans (Blueprints) to remodel a bathroom unless you are changing the structure, such as windows, door, or walls frame. and/or relocating the tube, toilet and sink. If you are only doing cosmetic work such as replacing wall, floors, fixtures, paint, tiles you do not need plans, you do need a permit.
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Not for this type of work if you are just updating your bath stuff.
You need plans if anything is going to be changed, even if it’s smallest thing such as a light switch, vent, etc. Most of the cities require a floor plan and it’s little different than a full set of plans. You can most likely have simple bathroom floor plan that will show room size location of all fixtures electrical and plumbing. In San Francisco they ask to see existing and proposed they want to be able to compare how it is and how it is going to be after the remodel.
If California has close to or the same requirements as Florida, then yes. Anytime electrical or plumbing is done, there has to be a permit and/or a licensed contractor to do intended work. Best thing you can do is call the county or city where your home or project is located.
Eric.
Bowk Construction Inc
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When electrical work and plumbing is involved, yes: you need to file
Check with your local township inspector. For direct replacement, normally no permits are needed. But a tub would need a plumbing permit. I don’t live in that area, but make a quick phone call and just tell them what you’re doing. Thanks
You should have plans especially if the locations of the fixtures are to be changed. Even though in this case they are not, you will still need a permit. If locations are to stay as they are you should not need plans for this…
Some states allow your contractor to draw up a simple sketch as to what will be going on in this area if needed at this point.
You should always have a permit pulled when anything other than ORDINARY repairs are performed, and your contractor (not you) should pull his own permit. Plumbers and electricians need to pull their own permits also.
Plans are typically not needed in Bathroom remodels unless a certain type of wall is to be removed. Major restructure would need to be evaluated.
Having plans to do any kind of work usually makes life easier for both the contractor and home owner and can avoid conflicts in defining the way a certain thing needs to be done. That being said, in SF, a building permit is required when removing and installing flooring in bathrooms and if you are replacing your tub. Most likely, you will be replacing the shower body/shower valves as well which also requires a permit being pulled. All requirements to pull permits can be found on sfdbi.org website. Here is a link that tells you when a permit is required: http://sfdbi.org/ftp/uploadedfiles/dbi/Key_Information/19_HowToObtainPermit1006.pdf
Hopefully this helps.
Yes. If you hire a professional too, they would be provided.
Here is a link that maybe helpful in your plans to remodel your bathroom.
I hope this is helpful.
Home Services & Restoration.
www.Servicesrestoration.com
Best of luck.
It all depends if you are looking to move around walls or change the layout. Generally when changing a layout you want to make sure the walls you are removing or relocating are not supporting the ceiling. For that you would need to call an architect/engineer to draw a set a plans for the city. Its best to work through a GC who works with the architect to make sure they stay within your budget. In most cases, an architect will draw up plans that are not realistic with a tight budget, which is a great reason to have him coordinate with a GC. Sometimes clients like to see a design so they can visualize the bathroom after the layout change. Some permits are a must, especially if you are upgrading electrical to GFI and relocating drains.
Sincerely,
Joshua K.
1 OAK Remodeling
I always ask myself this question when a client asks me if they need plans. 1.) Are you moving any walls or modifying the structure. 2.) Any electrical or plumbing involved. If the answer is yes for either one you need plans. Why you ask! because when you go to building and safety they’ll ask you for plans and you need to provide them with the plans to pull permits.
By law you have to pull permit and city will ask you for plans before and proposed plans.
If your town requires a permit for the work then yes. You will need drawings to submit to the towns building department.
Yes. In Florida, the building code requires a permit for replacement of any plumbing fixtures, durock, GFIs, etc… Typically when remodeling a bathroom, all of these are required and therefore, permits for building, electrical, and plumbing will be necessary. Not all building departments will require full scale plans. Some City building departments will allow the contractor to draw his own layout and drawings for the work to be performed.
No!
If you are not relocating the plumbing points of connection to your drains and water sources, plans and a permit are not required.
Upgrading to a Jacuzzi tub or spa would require permits for the electrical and it is presumed for the relocated drain and water connections.
If you are changing out your water heater, a permit may be required by many of the municipalities.
