Submitted by Jerkeyjoe t3_11ppgsu in providence
I'm concidering replacing some drywall in a condo myself. Im pretty sure I'll need a permit for this, just wanted to see if anyone here has experienced getting a building permit as a diy er.
Having the bathroom done also but going to a pro for that.
Tia
All this info is on the department website: https://providenceri.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1072/record-types/6378
Point 6, drywall probably falls under finish work which you don't need a permit for, call the building department if you need more details.
I mean, I donno. Suppose it counts as "Finnish work". Wouldn't normally care but I have an HOA to reckon with
Read your HOA bylaws re: finish work. Typically, the HOA shouldn't give a hoot about work inside of your condo so long as it doesn't have the potential to interfere. i.e. if you're doing some bathroom maintenance then they'll want to make sure your contractor is licensed and bonded and that they are aware of when they're coming.
source: both of my parents have been president of their respective HOA boards in the past (and have since resigned because there is nothing redeeming about it)
HOA doesn't determine if you need a permit. HOA permission is very different from city permits.
Even if you didn't have an HOA there is much more involved work than drywall replacement that you can do without a permit when the HOMEOWNER is doing it. You're fine. But you may want to see what the HOA says about hours you can DIY, construction debris, etc.
Usually, the HOA only cares about structural or systems (electrical/plumbing) work and that's because if you screw something up, it can absolutely impact your neighbors. If you screw up some drywall, only you have to live with the horror of looking at it.
You have to know someone - if not , prepare to have your balls busted.
Yup I get that. I was concerned about a nosey neighbor asking to see a permit. I'm hoping to get this done without anyone really noticing
As long as it’s not Swedish work you should be fine.
You don’t need a permit to replace anything inside of a home that doesn’t require electrical work; usually, or as long as it doesn’t require affecting the structural aspect of the home.
You can gut an entire second floor and not need to pull a permit as long as you aren’t changing anything that effects weight bearing walls pretty much.
Probably depends on what you mean by “some” drywall but if it’s just a few sheets worth you’re most likely ok.
You can do that work without a permit.
BingBong022 t1_jbz5d88 wrote
Lmao na, you don't need a building permit to replace drywall