I am looking for someone with knowledge of residential building codes. I just bought a townhome and I am going to be adding a shower to a half bath. I just want to make sure that it will meet all requirements before I start. If I can ask you a few questions or you know where I can find the information, please let me know! Thanks!

4/27/2008 11:08:37 PM

usually you need a permit

and some sort of reporting bc it changes the way your house is listed if you sell it

thats ab as far as my knowledge goes

4/27/2008 11:25:32 PM

i have a copy of the state building codes (standard and residential) here at work.. let me know if you have any specific questions.

[Edited on April 28, 2008 at 10:29 AM. Reason : ...]

4/28/2008 10:29:01 AM

you SHOULD have a permit, especially if there is plumbing (which there is), mechanical (exhaust fan?) or electrical

4/28/2008 10:33:20 AM

I am definately going to be using a plumber and getting a permit... I just want to make sure I can meet code in the space I have before I start spending money

4/28/2008 10:54:11 AM

What is your budget? Are you going to have to knock down a wall, ie make more room for the shower?

BTW, most GC's will come to your place and check it out for free. They'll bid the job and take care of the paperwork process-at least advise you as to what you need to do. Make sure they are licensed and insured.

4/28/2008 11:07:38 AM

We will be taking out the wall between the bathroom and the closet (My dad is doing that). He is also going to install the new sink and shower for me. Basically, I just need someone to move the sink plumbing and install the plumbing for the shower (toilet is staying where it is).

4/28/2008 11:24:25 AM

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"I am definately going to be using a plumber and getting a permit."

This is all you need to worry about. Let the plumber pull his own permit. Then the onus will be on him to meet all relevant building codes.

4/28/2008 11:39:18 AM