Basement Plans?

[liquid1010]

I made some basic plans for my basement in excel (just to understand the layout I wanted), but now need to apply for a Building Permit.

Do I need have the plans completed professionally, or can I just do something basic myself? If I do need to have them done, any suggestions?

[Perfect Dark]

You can just do them yourself, if you go to the City of Calgary website they have some info on what you'll need to show on the drawings.

[CapnCrunch]

You drew plans in excel?

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by CapnCrunch
You drew plans in excel?

I drew mine with MSpaint :rofl:

[ercchry]

Download a free CAD program. Its pretty easy to "draft" some straight lines

[Perfect Dark]

I used Google Sketchup, works well and you can import a ton of pre-made 3d models.

[Lex350]

Originally posted by Perfect Dark
I used Google Sketchup, works well and you can import a ton of pre-made 3d models.

This... anybody can use Sketch-up and it has a huge library of blocks you can supplement your drawing with like electrical symbols, HVAC symbols and household items.

[logix]

Just draw the basement yourself on graph paper (1/4" square = 1sqft). Just make sure it has all the information that's shown on the brochure (page 3).

http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Documents/brochures/basement_development.pdf

and fill out this form:

http://www.calgary.ca/PDA/DBA/Documents/building/rip_permit_application.pdf

If you're building/enlarging windows then you'll have to have an elevation drawing and a site plan as well.

[liquid1010]

Thanks for all the advice.

[Sugarphreak]

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[ercchry]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


All I think of when I hear of Google sketchup is Arash's shitty car designs, lol

its actually so damn frustrating after you use real software :nut: