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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Well, the assessment indicates that the basement is finished and with a half bath. Is that enough to deem it habitable? To get ceiling height can be done a number of ways, not just lowering the floor. But that would be last resort if I wanted to go that direction.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    The city doesn't have any documents indicating it was permitted. When the bathroom and kitchen were installed is anyones guess. The tax assessment report shows 1 full bath, 1 half bath (basement), and finished basement. There's no kitchens on the report. Also, house was builts 1952, effective...
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    House was supposedly built in 1952.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Genius!
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Heh, city has nothing on the house other than "work without a permit" in 2004.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    I had it inspected and I'm aware there would be issues. I'm just trying to find out if there's anyway I can do the work I would like without having to do any structural or mechanical work.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    I bought the house a few months ago. The bathroom and kitchen were already there and the basement was already finished.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Do you have a link to the similar problem? My brother is pretty up to date with the codes, but I'm open to working with another person who could help.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    I don't know if the image worked... https://ibb.co/WcfYphD
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Adding the floor plan for reference.
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    Can't get building permit for basement reno

    Hi, I'm trying to get a building permit for my basement reno in Ontario. The basement is already finished and has a kitchen and two piece bathroom. The ceiling height in most areas is 6'9" except it's 5'11 under the beam which runs the entire length of the basement and 6'2" under some duct...
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