Framers

[calvin415]

Anyone experienced in framing? Want to get started on my basement at least so I can get electrical done, but not sure if I can start framing before permits are pulled or not. Can anyone tell me the process to get a building/basement finishing permit (or what ever they are called)???

[Deuce67]

You can start framing without a permit. As long as you dont put up sheetrock, you will be okay till you pull a permit. Not sure if you have done any framing before but, in the basement, you have to "float" the framing.

[calvin415]

Thanks Russ, I've pulled all the code requirements so I've learned all about floating the walls, but I don't know how to actually pull the permit... Do you know the process or how much they cost?

[bigfoot610]

you can get it at the county building they are pretty costly in douglas county here in parker

[Deuce67]

You have to estimate the total cost of the project and that will determine how much the permit is. Im not sure about a homeowner permit, but usally they require some sort of a blueprint (just draw it up as much to scale) submitted.

[Deuce67]

You may be able to find some info at PPRBD.com.

[calvin415]

Thanks Russ, I'm calling today to see what I can find out...

[calvin415]

Holy crap! I called and it's nearly endless phone prompts until you are finally transfered and then it's just an answering machine for the department. No wonder so many people build without permits!

[calvin415]

Finally got through to someone! Looks like I have to have 3 seperate permits, building, electrical, plumbing and normally heating is a 4th but that's already done. :) Each one is 50 bucks so looks like 150 in permits... Not too bad!