Is licensed architect required for a garage?

[funnysunny]

My house doesn't have garage and I am planning to add one. Do you guys know whether I must get a licensed architect to draw the blueprints when applying for the permit? I have someone who can help me do it but he just doesn't have a license.

Any thoughts?

 

[cda]

Welcome

P.A. ???

Need to ask the locals, final say will be up to them.

Garage only?? No man cave or in law room above??

Detached or attached to house

 

[classicT]

Most likely no, but it is dependent upon local state laws and the AHJ.

 

[rktect 1]

Depends.

 

[SCBO1]

Might want to contact your city or county and ask. Some lumberyards have garage packages that may have enough information for the permitting.

 

[Mr. Inspector]

If the garage framing and foundation complies with the 2015 IRC a licensed architect is not required to draw the blueprints

 

[ADAguy]

ditto, only required if you exceed span tables. Most departments have a standard plan for you to follow.

 

[funnysunny]

I appreciate all your thoughts and will definitely check with the township.

 

[Robert]

I appreciate all your thoughts and will definitely check with the township.

You will also want to talk to the zoning (planning) department. If your town requires design review, which many do, it can be complex, and a local architect will be familiar with all the requirements.

 

[MACV]

The local building commissioner or zoning officer is usually responsible for interpreting and enforcing the zoning ordinance so start there.