Adding a shower

I wish to add a shower to a existing half bath in a two family house. The bathroom size would increase to accommodate the shower. What would I need in terms of DOB approval. Architect plans?, alteration forms, approval process, any other feedback or suggestions would be appreciated, thanks

rhjmem

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 4 months ago

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dazednconfused2 | 10 years and 4 months ago

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Yes, you’re right about all of that. When changing the size of a room (two in this case because one would assume it affects the adjacent space as well) you need to file. If you were just to add a fixture to an existing space, you might get away with a very simple LAA application in which the plumber files a forms and pulls his/her own permit without an architect’s involvement. You’d submit drawings and forms to the DOB. You might be able to have the architect to a professional certification and avoid the plan review process, thereby getting DOB approval in a day.

greenmountain | 10 years and 4 months ago

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By some coincidence, the 4th bathroom in the Houzz article is one I built. At first I told Houzz I wanted no part of an article featuring my work as a “mistake,” but they reassured me my work is an example of how to avoid a mistake. About 19,000 people have added this photo to their “idea books” so far. Feel free to get in touch through my website greenmountain.nyc

jasonhughes | 10 years and 4 months ago

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Hello, We’re thinking to update our bathroom and we are searching a few major points about the bathroom shower, through the searching on google I found a few articles that explain some vital thing about the bathroom shower and design. I am not sure about these articles, please have a look at, Might be it useful for you http://porch.com/advice/20-beautiful-walk-in-showers-that-youll-feel-like-royalty-in/ http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19332903/list/5-common-bathroom-design-mistakes-to-avoid