Can I draw my own plans and get my own permit?
WA law does not require any licensing for STF under 4000 sq. ft. to draw architectural plan. Nor do they require one to fill out the form or submit to the City or County for a building permit, by anyone. So, yes you can, but do you want to? The Format and content of the…
Does My Project Require a Permit?
Before you even consider breaking ground, you need to contact your city’s buildingdepartment and apply for a building permit. “If the project requires it, it needs to beobtained,” that’s the only answer.It’s a safeguard for everybody. Not only do permits protect you legally and financially,It also help keep you physically safe, because the project is…
What is a Residential Designer?
A Residential Designer is basically an unlicensed Architect. WA State and many other states do not require residential projects under 4000 sq. ft. to be “Stamped” by a Licensed Architect (or engineer). Architect and Stuctural Engineers find it cost prohibitive to design small residential project just not cost effective. They tend to focus on Commercial,…
Shrink your home for retirement by adding an ADU!
It wouldn’t be very cost efficient to tear down part of your house to get a smaller, more affordable house to fit your retirement budget! But an ADU might be the answer. Most areas now allow an “Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to be created on the existing property. ADU’s can be attached or detached (DADU)…