DIY guys get in here. finishing basement and garage.

[Wulf202]

Get a permit, any faulty work that say burns the house down can be your fault without a permit. Any resale value you think you'll get from this finish will vanish.

Get a radon test before you start.

Seal the concrete against moisture.

Put in a full bathtub not a stall.

With your plans and kids skip hardwood and use a vinyl wood product.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...&storeId=10051

[newracer]

Some counties will consider a garage a living space and tax it as such if you texture it.

You county or city should have info on how much clearance they require around mechanical equipment. Here it is 30" in front of the furnace and you must have room to remove the water heater around the furnace.

[jslo]

Clearances are listed on the appliances themselves, they're not regulated by the building department.

[sniper7]

Clearances are listed on the appliances themselves, they're not regulated by the building department.

Guess I better check this. That would really cut into my plans.

[sniper7]

Okay looks like for Adams county it is $69 for the first $2000 of valuation and $11 for each $1000 after that for my price range. So if I value it at $30,000 it will be a permit fee of $377.

Does this include inspectors coming out or is that a whole separate cost?

Oh...and if you don't get a fee and someone rats you out it is $100 fine and or ten days in jail for each day you went without a permit....good info to know if you don't like your neighbors.

[newracer]

Well my building Department does.

http://www.fcgov.com/building/pdf/ba...ish-09code.pdf

[jslo]

Well my building Department does.

http://www.fcgov.com/building/pdf/ba...ish-09code.pdf

Misunderstood. Clearance in front is a standard 30" but sides and back are listed on appliance and strictly enforced. Make sure you don't have a use tax and plan review fee, those can double your fees.

[newracer]

Misunderstood. Clearance in front is a standard 30" but sides and back are listed on appliance and strictly enforced.

Now I understand what you were saying.

[twitchyfinger]

All the inspections are included. Electrical is a state inspection of its own but you said that's done.

[sniper7]

All the inspections are included. Electrical is a state inspection of its own but you said that's done.

In the garage it is done, not the basement though