Planning To Renovate Your Home? Don’t Do It Without A Building Permit

Posted by Adya Basu on November 23rd, 2020

If you plan on doing changes to your property, for instance thinking to renovate it, you need to have a set of permission for doing it. Sometimes homeowners go the extra mile with the renovations when they decide to sell their properties. Before you start sweating about all the paperwork, keep in mind that the permitting process is necessary to keep the building and its occupants safe. 

It is indeed a frustrating task because it involves various departments of local authorities. Also, these departments traditionally prioritize commercial interest projects over those of homeowners. For starters, if there are any extensive renovations to your home, obtaining a building permit is a necessary document at your rescue. The renovation includes demolitions, electrical instalments, fences, decks, sewer, plumbing, landscaping, home additions and more. 

The permit is also known as a building construction permit, that you need to acquire from the local authority. There are different permits that cover different aspects of the development including, wiring, plumbing and structural integrity. Here's everything you need to know about a building permit and how to get one before anything else. 

Home Renovations That Needs Building Permits 

New additions

When you plan on building a new structure on a particular site area, you need to have permission for construction. Similarly, for building structures like garages, guest houses or storage buildings, it needs permission. Also, fences or other structures set in concrete may require building permits too. 

Significant renovations 

It's crucial to apply for construction building permits when planning to restore or remodel the entire structure. Once these permits are submitted, the inspection services will expect to see the renovation activities as listed in the submissions. 

Services 

Building permits are needed to make any significant changes to individual services such as electrical, plumbing or mechanical. It also might include hot tubs, outdoor lighting or home automation systems. 

Extending existing property

New rooms, structural add-ons such as patios, porches and deck areas need building permits. 

Demolition 

Demolition of walls, basement or attic rooms and other structures all require construction permissions. These demolition activities also undergo inspection to ensure there are no unsafe changes included in the plan. 

What Happens Why You Renovate Your Home Without It?

If you miss out on any necessary permits for a home renovation and if the local authorities get to know about it, you could be in serious trouble. Sometimes, property assessors visit your home and inspect its features and conditions thoroughly. The inspection also includes showcasing of the permit which you never obtained in the first place. It is an easy way to get caught. The authorities then charge you with a hefty fine, which might also degrade the property name. 

Also,  if you are planning to sell your home after renovating it, there is a need for an occupancy certificate to complete the sale. To have these necessary certificates, you need to have a building construction permit in hand. Getting a permit protects you from sinking money into a renovation and getting shoddy work in return. 

If you find the acquisition process too hectic to do it yourself, you can always consult a project management consultancy in your town for better solutions and expertise for doing it. 

How To Apply For A Building Permit? 

To apply for a building permit, you have to submit multiple copies of the plan along with the application form. The documents include scale drawing of the plot, building foundation plan, floor plan, elevations and other details such as fire safety, insulations, etc. Make sure you attach every necessary information with the permit application.

After the submission, the building inspection services will review the plan work, by inspecting the renovation activities and giving their approvals for it. In case if there are any changes, you need to revise the plan by making the necessary changes and resubmitting it again. 

Conclusion 

Nobody likes dealing with extra paperwork or paying extra money. Therefore, it is crucial to obtain all the necessary building permissions for construction beforehand. You can always approach a project management consultancy to make the process easier and quicker. In case if you are looking for one in Mumbai, Buicons LLP Consultants is a reliable option in town. 

Buicons provide services in project planning, architectural designing, liasoning and construction. They employ an experienced team of professionals who carry out all the mandatories on your behalf throughout the process. To know more about them, visit their website and take a look at their services and expertise. 

For further queries, get in touch with us. 

 

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