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jose
Citizen
Username: Maracdubrac
Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 12:02 am: | 
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I just obtained the required applications for remodeling my basement, does anyone have experience filling such application. I will do the part of the work my self except for plumbing and electricity. I was told all four apps have to be submitted.
Help
ph |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6765
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 12:43 am: |
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You need to take in complete plans showing where everything will be, etc. The electrician and plumber both fill out their portions. Your electrician will (should) know how to do the electrical plan. It's not complicated; s/he just has to indicate where all fixtures, outlets, etc. will be & follow code on placement/number.
If you are doing any structual work, get an engineering plan, with an engineers' seal. The most important thing is to make sure that all the appropriate paper work is filed together. If a piece is missing, it will hold up the permit.
Good luck. |
george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 130
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 5:50 am: |
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A few things to keep in mind: firestop around the perimeter ceiling to keep any fire behind the walls from rising up and across the ceiling.Also re mechanical rm.: you need 2 grilles in the wall assembly to provide make-up air to furnace.Each grille should be a min.144 sq. in.[12x12]and be mounted high and low in the wall.You may also be advised to use 5/8" sheetrock on the inside furnace rm.and possibly a solid core door.This requirment seems to change from town to town.Don't forget hardwired smoke/co2 detectors interconnected to ones on upper floors.Also, handrails must conform to code as well as uniformity of stair risers.This would also be a good time to replace all old valves in ceiling and tag them so you know what they control.Dont forget access panels to be able to get to said valves. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1818
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 9:31 am: |
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be sure you're using treated lumber for your sole plates...
and also from experience, if there are any plumbing, a/c, lines etc in the walls -- cover with a metal plate before sheet rocking (2 houses ago, ENTIRE basement refinishing was done, except for moulding. I nailed the crown molding -- slow p - s - s - t -- I hit the freon line for the cental a/c. Had to tear out part of the wall, ceiling, etc -- AND then have lines redone, system recharged.. that was an EXPENSIVE nail!)
Pete |
jose
Citizen
Username: Maracdubrac
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 1:00 pm: |
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Thank you all for very informative information, two things what are GRILLES? MY SMOKE DETECTORS ARE BATTRY OPERATED, DO HAVE TO CHANGE THEM?
Thanks
ph |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4441
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 1:56 pm: |
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Ah, you can not use treated lumber inside the house. Basement work such as this is considered inside the envelope of the house. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1820
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 2:02 pm: |
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Jgberkeley --
In my previous town, treated sill/soles plates for basement walls was required. (again, ask me how I know -- the hard way - having built one way, and the inspector required the walls all be rebuilt!)
Is that different in Maplewood/SO?
Pete |
george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 131
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 4:22 pm: |
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Not only can you,you must use treated lumber anywhere the wood is in contact with masonary,be it floors or walls.With the sm. amt. needed,off-gassing is not a concern and is definitly allowed.Grilles are similar to register covers and give a finished look to the openings in the mech. rm. walls to let air in.By virtue of remodeling this space,you have to put in hardwired smoke/co2 detectors.Also,anything in the bsmt. area must be brought up to code by virtue of touching this space. |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4444
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 20, 2006 - 8:12 am: |
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Easy to end this.
Call the Township building Department and ask.
However, when you pull your permits, be very sure that you detail out that you will be using treated wood in the project and where it will be.
Then when you have approved permits based on this plan you have some backing.
Here in Maplewood, I have had to remove treated wood. The counter people will tell you yes, the field people will tell you to pull it.
Your only safe step is to get it in writing based on an approved plan. |
Fotboat
Citizen
Username: Fotboat
Post Number: 52
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 12:38 pm: |
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How high up the wall do the electrical sockets need to be from the basement floor? (for Maplewood)
Thanks |
jose
Citizen
Username: Maracdubrac
Post Number: 24
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 1:45 pm: |
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I am sure My guss is the electrian will know that the requirements.
How do install the Grilles? Do I have cut a hole through the basement wall?
Any Info would help.
Phj |
george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 134
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 4:24 pm: |
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As per Bob Mittemeire[Maplewood construction offical], any wood in contact with masonary must be either pressure treated,metal,or a durable species such as redwood or cedar.In this case,pressure treated is allowed inside the envelope of the house. |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4450
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 10:03 pm: |
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Jose, electrical boxes go 12-18 inches.
George H. Get it approved on the permits. Bob Mittemeire [Maplewood construdtin offical] has had me remove pressure treated wood from inside basement work do to the off gassing issues. Metal would be the best choice. |
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