wtk: related to building a house

[rfari]

Great advice in the ched.
A few questions, don't mean to hijack. Has anyone
1. Bought materials from desai hardware? So far they seem to have the most competitive prices. (If there is somewhere more reasonable, please share)
2. Used readymix cement from kalcrete. Their factory located on mausica road south and the prices are 25% less than readymix for the 3000psi mix

[targus]

Very interesting thread, can anyone give an estimated time on how long it takes to get T&C approval for a house plan?

[*$kїđž!™]

Very interesting thread, can anyone give an estimated time on how long it takes to get T&C approval for a house plan?

think it takes about 6 mths......

[targus]

thanks for the info

[rfari]

Very interesting thread, can anyone give an estimated time on how long it takes to get T&C approval for a house plan?

think it takes about 6 mths......

It varies tho. It took me about 2 years to get approvals from t&c and arima borough

[boxy]

U serious wda

[SimSimmer69]

I'm in the process of approvals and building I'll tell you the ups and downs right now...here goes:

1. Get a quality architect to complete your house plans. Ensure you tell him UPFRONT what you need in the house so he can put in the the plans. Making changes after they're submitted is always a hassle as you may have to get the okay from the building inspector.

2. Your plan may not have to go to Town and Country anymore as I've heard that the Regional Corp. is completing all approvals now (which makes sense). Town and Country approval is a waste of time.

3. Your plans would need to go to the regional health inspector for approvals. This is to ensure that your plans are keeping in line with health codes. To get this approval you need to have a plumbing isometric done by a licensed plumber and approved by WASA. Your plan would NOT be approved without an approved Isometric. The health inspector checks for :
a. Windows (sizes and location). This is for ventilation purposes
b. Vent windows in toilets (make sure they are small and all windows are shown on the elevation plans)
c. Septic tank and or Sewer connections
d. Drainage and type of drains
e. Your approved isometric

4. After the health inspector approves your plans it goes back to the building inspector at the Regional Corp. for final approvals. If you have ANY changes like wall extensions and overall layout, you can talk to him/her and make the changes then. They are usually reasonable people who you can talk to. The inspector checks for the overall validity of the plan: Roof, structure, materials and steel used to build and foundation plans. As I said, if you want to put an extra wall or room somewhere on the plan, this is the time to do so. Afterwards, the inspector would stamp it approved and give you your approvals to commence building your home.

[SimSimmer69]

Very interesting thread, can anyone give an estimated time on how long it takes to get T&C approval for a house plan?

think it takes about 6 mths......

Town and Country (T&C) approval is a waste of time. I've seen plans get rejected by the regional corporation that were approved by T&C. The real approvals are done by the regional corporation where the building and health inspector takes a good look at the plans. I've heard that T&C are no longer approving plans and all plans are now to be submitted directly to the regional corporations.

[nick009]

how close to the roadway can you build your fence?

[Rory Phoulorie]

The Cadastral Survey for your parcel of land will define your property boundaries and you should have "boundary irons" in the ground physically defining the limits of your property. That is as far as your fence can go.

[Apollo Trinidad]

very interesting read!

[*$kїđž!™]

how close to the roadway can you build your fence?

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=431734&p=6877697#p6877697

have a read here...

[Mowally]

I'm in the process of approvals and building I'll tell you the ups and downs right now...here goes:

1. Get a quality architect to complete your house plans. Ensure you tell him UPFRONT what you need in the house so he can put in the the plans. Making changes after they're submitted is always a hassle as you may have to get the okay from the building inspector.

2. Your plan may not have to go to Town and Country anymore as I've heard that the Regional Corp. is completing all approvals now (which makes sense). Town and Country approval is a waste of time.

3. Your plans would need to go to the regional health inspector for approvals. This is to ensure that your plans are keeping in line with health codes. To get this approval you need to have a plumbing isometric done by a licensed plumber and approved by WASA. Your plan would NOT be approved without an approved Isometric. The health inspector checks for :
a. Windows (sizes and location). This is for ventilation purposes
b. Vent windows in toilets (make sure they are small and all windows are shown on the elevation plans)
c. Septic tank and or Sewer connections
d. Drainage and type of drains
e. Your approved isometric

4. After the health inspector approves your plans it goes back to the building inspector at the Regional Corp. for final approvals. If you have ANY changes like wall extensions and overall layout, you can talk to him/her and make the changes then. They are usually reasonable people who you can talk to. The inspector checks for the overall validity of the plan: Roof, structure, materials and steel used to build and foundation plans. As I said, if you want to put an extra wall or room somewhere on the plan, this is the time to do so. Afterwards, the inspector would stamp it approved and give you your approvals to commence building your home.

Opening up an old chead... How long does this approval from Reg. Corp take? & if one chooses to sell the house after, will they need this 'building plan approval' to give to the buyer for financing?