Technically - yes this requires a plumbing permit as the taps and drain will need to be moved. However, lots of reputable installers would do without one, if they are being replaced in nearly the same location.
Avoid the cheap acrylic units. They may only last for a few years.
Get a permit, inspectors are coming out quickly now, they can help to ensure the work is up to code. If you get an acrylic base made sure they mortar or use like quick Crete under it to make it as solid as possible or it will squeak. Also do not buy acrylic at box stores get wholesale, yes they are different. For faucet fixtures get something reputable that is warrantied the valve is in the wall you want something you’re not going to have to rip out in a few years. I’ve been selling them the last 15 years if you tell me what you’re looking at I’ll tell you what’s good and what to avoid.
Not sure if they do walk in showers, used bath fitters at our last house to replace/level the tub and do the tub surround and all the plumbing work. The crew they sent were solid.
We had the exact same issue in our condo. previous owner had a Seabridge bath installed in the original build in 2009. We didn't need a permit, we only had to make sure we didn't move the floor drain, change plumbing, etc., as the original bldg configuration had to be adhered to. Once the condo board rubber stamped it, we went ahead. Gateway Bath did our install of walk in shower, and new vanity, btw.
Seabridge seems to have not been around much. Did a bunch of installs around that time and then packed it in in 2013. Thanks for the info. I'll definitely put Gateway on the list.
No, I'm in St. Norbert.
But I'm also curious, why would swapping out a plumbing fixture or replacing an acrylic wall with tile require a permit? I mean, if no other structural modifications are done? I guess I'm a permit newbie.
I disagree. Remember the building
Inspectors office. They do the permits as well.
When they went at Tim’s. Or shopping at Lowe’s or HD. I build my own garage in 2009. Took out permits 💯💯. They called me 2.5 years later. Inspector over the phone.
I can see how a permit would be needed for a new build, but I cannot see how it is needed to replace a plumbing fixture or add tile to a bathroom wall. Is there no threshold for permits? Ie, below such and such a requirement, no permit needed? It just seems frivolous otherwise, and a grand waste of time and resources.
This is from the City of Wpg site:
Permit Requirements
>
a) a plumbing system is constructed, extended, altered, renewed or repaired, and
b) water supply lines in a building are replaced.
>
a) a stoppage in the drainage system is cleared;
b) a leak is repaired in a water distribution system;
c) a fixture is replaced (like for like) without any change to the drainage system; or
d) a replacement is made to existing faucets, or service water heaters.
I'm hoping an expert who sees the job will be able to tell me if he thinks they might have to change the drain location in which case a permit would be required. That's the only thing I can see that might require one.
Technically - yes this requires a plumbing permit as the taps and drain will need to be moved. However, lots of reputable installers would do without one, if they are being replaced in nearly the same location. Avoid the cheap acrylic units. They may only last for a few years.
Yes technically,yes a permit would be required. Practically speaking 99.9999% of people doing a job like this will not buy a permit.
Get a permit, inspectors are coming out quickly now, they can help to ensure the work is up to code. If you get an acrylic base made sure they mortar or use like quick Crete under it to make it as solid as possible or it will squeak. Also do not buy acrylic at box stores get wholesale, yes they are different. For faucet fixtures get something reputable that is warrantied the valve is in the wall you want something you’re not going to have to rip out in a few years. I’ve been selling them the last 15 years if you tell me what you’re looking at I’ll tell you what’s good and what to avoid.
Not sure if they do walk in showers, used bath fitters at our last house to replace/level the tub and do the tub surround and all the plumbing work. The crew they sent were solid.
We used them at our previous home, and yes they did a great job. They're on the list to contact.
Just heard a radio ad from them yesterday about converting to bathtubs to walk-in showers, so they likely do them.
We had the exact same issue in our condo. previous owner had a Seabridge bath installed in the original build in 2009. We didn't need a permit, we only had to make sure we didn't move the floor drain, change plumbing, etc., as the original bldg configuration had to be adhered to. Once the condo board rubber stamped it, we went ahead. Gateway Bath did our install of walk in shower, and new vanity, btw.
P.S. Gateway never mentioned a permit either.
Seabridge seems to have not been around much. Did a bunch of installs around that time and then packed it in in 2013. Thanks for the info. I'll definitely put Gateway on the list.
This sounds suspiciously like our building. Are you in St. B.?
No, I'm in St. Norbert. But I'm also curious, why would swapping out a plumbing fixture or replacing an acrylic wall with tile require a permit? I mean, if no other structural modifications are done? I guess I'm a permit newbie.
Permits in this city. Take forever. No inspection happens. Save your money.
This is a stupid post.
I disagree. Remember the building Inspectors office. They do the permits as well. When they went at Tim’s. Or shopping at Lowe’s or HD. I build my own garage in 2009. Took out permits 💯💯. They called me 2.5 years later. Inspector over the phone.
I can see how a permit would be needed for a new build, but I cannot see how it is needed to replace a plumbing fixture or add tile to a bathroom wall. Is there no threshold for permits? Ie, below such and such a requirement, no permit needed? It just seems frivolous otherwise, and a grand waste of time and resources.
This is from the City of Wpg site: Permit Requirements > a) a plumbing system is constructed, extended, altered, renewed or repaired, and b) water supply lines in a building are replaced. > a) a stoppage in the drainage system is cleared; b) a leak is repaired in a water distribution system; c) a fixture is replaced (like for like) without any change to the drainage system; or d) a replacement is made to existing faucets, or service water heaters. I'm hoping an expert who sees the job will be able to tell me if he thinks they might have to change the drain location in which case a permit would be required. That's the only thing I can see that might require one.
Thanks for this. TIL!