Basement built thread. Getting city permit with my awesome drawing :-)

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Coleus

wish i have space to fits that long tank. Can you even get a glass tank that long?

14' is pretty standard for the longest glass sheet without getting into something ridiculous.

As for the bedroom, You're not going to want light above the bed, it's everywhere else you'll want it.

[Coleus]

Alright first step, I am reading the brochure here http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Docume...evelopment.pdf

I got my sketch up here. How do i print out in scale like requirement "Plans must be drawn to scale, preferably ¼”=1’
or 1:50 in metric (the accepted minimum scale is
3/16”=1’)"

Thanks

[toxic111]

What did you use to do the sketch?? I don't know if you have enough info on there to get your permit either. I don't know how they are there. Here you would be light. But drawings is what I do for a living

[Coleus]

I use google sketch up to draw it. I think i need a full Floor Plans that " to show the layouts, dimensions and
use of existing and proposed rooms and spaces;
details of structural changes, if proposed; the size of
windows and doors; and the number of additional
plumbing fixtures being installed"

Is there any better tool out there to do this?

[Nate]

Did my basement from start to finish, 1450 sq ft bungalow, for give or take 11,000 including a 500 gallon penninsula tank as one wall of the theatre. I did however have a full bath down there which helped tremendously with costs

It helps tonnes if you do a lot of the work yourself.
I did electrical (with the help of an electrician overviewing and giving instruction)
Framed
Insulated
Installed HRV on remote humidstat under supervision of an Hvac neighbor (also a great guy)
Installed Drywall
I painted
I did the finishing woodwork incl baseboards

I contracted out:
Carpet
Mud and tape as indicated
had help with electrical
had someone (spawn from canreef) skin my stand (great guy fantastic work)

All in all it was a 6 month project that burned me out pretty good. Had a baby due in 7.5 months from when we started and finished about 2 weeks before she was born (3 weeks early). Definitely worth it. I know I would not have been able to do it now if I were to even think about it.

Worked very well for us as with a bungalow we pretty much doubled our living space (more room for kids toys)

If I ever think of it, I'll post some pix

[toxic111]

Originally Posted by Coleus

I use google sketch up to draw it. I think i need a full Floor Plans that " to show the layouts, dimensions and
use of existing and proposed rooms and spaces;
details of structural changes, if proposed; the size of
windows and doors; and the number of additional
plumbing fixtures being installed"

Is there any better tool out there to do this?

You should be able to print something to the right scale from there. I don't like it & find it hard to use. There are some other programs out there. Just don't know of free ones. If I was closer I would horse trade you for the drawings.

[lastlight]

Nate I forgot carpet. Something else I always pay to have installed. My knees could never stand up to kicking in the stuff... nor do I have the experience to do it properly.

Tai I drew the plans for my last basement up on paper and just put all my measurements on it. Wasn't really too tough at all. Only issue the guy saw was the 32" door for furnace access as Sphelps pointed out.

[sphelps]

Worst case just get some 1/4" graph paper and draw out your plans by hand, 8-/12 x 11 should fit 34ft x 44ft if that's not big enough you'll have to use 11x17.

[Ross]

Are you going to be doing the electrical, plumbing, and hvac work yourself?

If not, dont get the permits for the areas that you are not doing.
They have to be raised by the company that is hired to do the work.
Make sure that your contractor does indeed get permits or we may end up seeing your place on Holmes on homes.


The below is extracted from http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Docume...evelopment.pdf

"Applications are accepted in person only. The
Development & Building Approvals customer service
counter is located on the third floor of the Calgary
Municipal Building, 800 Macleod Tr. SE.
What do I need to bring?
Your application must be accompanied by:
• Two sets of Building Plans.
• The names of any contractors who will be working
on your project. Note: Contractors are required to
hold a valid City of Calgary business licence. It is
recommended that you call 3-1-1 before you hire
to confirm the contractor’s licence status.
• Fees - Application fees vary. For more information
call 403-268-5311


If you have any questions call 311 and they can forward you onto the correct departments.

[Coleus]

Originally Posted by sphelps

As for the bedroom, You're not going to want light above the bed, it's everywhere else you'll want it.

Is it a rule of thumb or some kind of feng shui thing? The window is very high above the ground around 6 feet or so