Construction permits?

[laptoppop]

I'm about to be able to have my own space for recording. I'll probably modify a couple of walls, and put up a couple of new ones. How many folks get permits before they do this kind of work? Its going to be a small home studio - not a commercial enterprise.

-lee-

 

[Track Rat]

That's all true but I built my room, electrical work and all and I didn't pull any permits.

 

[Michael Jones]

C7sus is right. Permits are cheap, easy to get, and cover your ass. I can't understand why anyone would build without one. I mean if your just modifying an existing room, inside of an already built house - I doubt I'd go to the trouble too - that's just like a simple remodel.
But if I were going to build new, or modify a garage, or do ANYTHING electrical, I can't understand why you wouldn't want to get one.

 

[laptoppop]

I *want* to get one - but in my case, I may not be *able* to get one. I plan on building everything to code (and better), but I would not be able to park my car in the garage if I convert it to a studio. This would not be allowed by the county where I am -- they insist on garage space being available for parking. My garage is already full of stuff and we park in the driveway -- but that's legal.

Darn it, the comment about insurance is a very very very good point. I have an alternative space that would not be anywhere near as good acoustically - but could be legally permitted.

-lee-

 

[laptoppop]

I mean if your just modifying an existing room, inside of an already built house - I doubt I'd go to the trouble too - that's just like a simple remodel.

"Simple remodel" -- I take it you are referring to hanging some fire retardent acoustic treatments to the walls, for example. My other choice would involve moving an interior wall - so it wouldn't be totally simple -- and I'd go ahead and pull a permit, just for peace of mind.

-lee-

 

[Michael Jones]

"Simple remodel" -- I take it you are referring to hanging some fire retardent acoustic treatments to the walls, for example. My other choice would involve moving an interior wall - so it wouldn't be totally simple -- and I'd go ahead and pull a permit, just for peace of mind.

-lee-

Yeah, a simple remodel, to me, would mean no structural changes.