Who is familiar with Permits in Baton Rouge?

kcinnick · Jun 11, 2012

I want to build a shop, my current shop is only 6' wide and difficult to move around in. I looked up permits and such, and from what I read you need the same survey to build a shop or garage as you need to build an entire house, that seems a little insane to me. I want a shop, but I was going to build it in the format of a detached two car garage so it could have value other than that of just a shop if we were to sell the house. I wasn't going to jump into this project either until October at earliest, but probably next February or March would be a more likely starting timeline. I just want to have everything lined up properly when I start.

Anyway, looks like a lot of people don't follow the permit laws, unless everyone putting up an "Accessory Building" over 10X12 is getting a permit....

JBP55 · Jun 11, 2012

kcinnick said:
I want to build a shop, my current shop is only 6' wide and difficult to move around in. I looked up permits and such, and from what I read you need the same survey to build a shop or garage as you need to build an entire house, that seems a little insane to me. I want a shop, but I was going to build it in the format of a detached two car garage so it could have value other than that of just a shop if we were to sell the house. I wasn't going to jump into this project either until October at earliest, but probably next February or March would be a more likely starting timeline. I just want to have everything lined up properly when I sta

Anyway, looks like a lot of people don't follow the permit laws, unless everyone putting up an "Accessory Building" over 10X12 is getting a permit....

You might be better off moving from New Orleans North to The Free State of Livingston.

davidd · Jun 11, 2012

Trust me. Everyone "putting up an 'Accessory Building' over 10X12" does not get a permit. Especially when they live in a neighborhood with no covenants or other building restrictions. I am in no way suggesting that you violate any ordinance/rule/regulation whatsoever. Just saying that it happens.

kcinnick · Jun 11, 2012

davidd said:
Trust me. Everyone "putting up an 'Accessory Building' over 10X12" does not get a permit. Especially when they live in a neighborhood with no covenants or other building restrictions. I am in no way suggesting that you violate any ordinance/rule/regulation whatsoever. Just saying that it happens.

My biggest issue is I want to put lots of 220 juice to it...

I know I will need a permit for electrical, however I suspect some of the electric run in my house was done without a permit. I was looking at options, I already have a 200amp panel, with all space used up. I was thinking using a feed through panel mounted next to the main panel that can be fed with the drop, and then through to the main panel.

I don't mind getting a permit, but wanting a survey to add a shop bigger than 120 SF is insane. I noticed when browsing the site you also need a permit to replace a door or repair or replace more than 25 feet of fencing... oops.

RStewart · Jun 11, 2012

Why don't you contact the permit office and talk to them directly. Many times info on the web tries to be a one-size-fits-all solution.

CrkdLtr · Jun 11, 2012

I've been told that so long as it's a "portable building" then you don't need a permit. So make sure you build the foundation on skids.

That's what I did with my 12'x24' barn. As far as running the power, I think I'm going to make sure I do that one by the book and involve a permit and inspector.

Captain_Morgan · Jun 11, 2012

kcinnick said:
I noticed when browsing the site you also need a permit to replace a door ...

Uhh, could you clarify? Any external door in a house? That seems pretty excessive.

Not that this would apply to me or anything... :squint:

kcinnick · Jun 11, 2012

Captain_Morgan said:
Uhh, could you clarify? Any external door in a house? That seems pretty excessive.

Not that this would apply to me or anything...

Typical Situations That Require a Permit:

A new residence;
Home additions and renovations;
Any modification of floor plan or structural aspect;
Covered patios;
Any accessory structure over 120 square feet;
Roofing & decking that exceeds 100 square feet;
Solid fencing that is three feet or higher;
Any fencing that is four feet or higher;
Changing out or relocating a hot water heater;
Changing out an air conditioning unit or components (excluding window units);
Any electrical work;
Pools, below and above ground;
Gas line work;
Sewer line work;
Changing windows or doors;
Installing generator or solar panels;
Relocation of a House or Mobile Home;

I agree, excessive.

I kind of want something with a concrete foundation. I am putting some pretty heavy stuff in the shop.

sandman7925 · Jun 11, 2012

That's one of those things I'd just do, screw a permit

XD-GEM · Jun 12, 2012

Before you get too far along, make sure you don't have a problem running your leather business in a residential area.

cnodie1 · Jun 12, 2012

I just had to jump through hoops and do a little jig in order to get a permit to build one of our projects in BR. It took two weeks for them to decide whether or not they wanted to allow a mausoleum to be built under flood elevation to match the building we were adding on to. No electricity, just a concrete honeycomb with a bunch of quiet residents! I hope this is our last job in BR or someone else does the permitting cause I never want to deal with the bureaucratic self important bullsh*t that BR makes you follow.

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