Basement Renovation FAQ
Depending on your region’s zoning bylaws, this can vary. In general, anytime the structural integrity of the home is altered or changed, this will require a permit.
This will all depend on the size of the basement as well as the extent of the renovations and materials selected. We are here to assist in designing the right basement for your needs. Call us for a quote
Your project will require an engineer or a designer with a BCIN at the bare minimum to produce a set of drawings if you do not have them. You will also require a survey and all city fees to be covered. Depending on the location, you may need a mechanical calculation for CFM with full distribution information and a plumbing capacity calculation to ensure load is being met correctly. There are many requirements set out by the Ontario Building Code such as: fire separation, duct smoke detectors, sprinklers, egress or escape windows, sound proofing, fire rated pot flights or type x drywall boxes, fire caulking, window glazing requirements, and more. To make it even more tricky! Depending on the location of the project, these items will vary. There are municipality requirements that are set out on top of the building code which make each municipality stand out. These can play a very large role in project cost and schedule. Working with an experienced company like CMY Renovations ltd can ensure it runs as smoothly as possible.
Your project will require an engineer or a designer with a BCIN at the bare minimum to produce a set of drawings if you do not have them. You will also require a survey and all city fees to be covered. Depending on the location, you may need a mechanical calculation for CFM with full distribution information and a plumbing capacity calculation to ensure load is being met correctly. There are many requirements set out by the Ontario Building Code such as: fire separation, duct smoke detectors, sprinklers, egress or escape windows, sound proofing, fire rated pot flights or type x drywall boxes, fire caulking, window glazing requirements, and more. To make it even more tricky! Depending on the location of the project, these items will vary. There are municipality requirements that are set out on top of the building code which make each municipality stand out. These can play a very large role in project cost and schedule. Working with an experienced company like CMY Renovations ltd can ensure it runs as smoothly as possible.
Rental units are more technical projects over all and depending on the location the requirements will change greatly the time for completion will vary based on the size and scale of the project and location. CMY Renovations will always make sure that we design and execute your basement renovation with utmost respect for your style and time. Give us a call today for a quote and scope of work timeline.
