Hello,
there is always something new…
The architect insisted on using "his" structural engineer.
Now I have the structural calculations, but without the official approval stamp. Instead, there is a note saying, "These structural calculations may only be used for construction after being reviewed by the building authority or a state-approved structural inspector."
But how is that supposed to work? I thought I was paying a lot of money so that everything would be in order.
He recommends many measures for the old house, half of which I still need to have explained. The contractor just shook his head at some of them. Since he has already renovated several old houses, I’m inclined to trust his experience a bit as well.
Does the structural engineer have to approve the work at the end, or is that the responsibility of the building authority?
there is always something new…
The architect insisted on using "his" structural engineer.
Now I have the structural calculations, but without the official approval stamp. Instead, there is a note saying, "These structural calculations may only be used for construction after being reviewed by the building authority or a state-approved structural inspector."
But how is that supposed to work? I thought I was paying a lot of money so that everything would be in order.
He recommends many measures for the old house, half of which I still need to have explained. The contractor just shook his head at some of them. Since he has already renovated several old houses, I’m inclined to trust his experience a bit as well.
Does the structural engineer have to approve the work at the end, or is that the responsibility of the building authority?
I’ll assume Germany then.
Which would be federal, after all... 😉
Depending on the federal state, regulations vary.
Putting structural engineering aside for a moment, wouldn’t a permit-exempt procedure have been sufficient for a renovation, for example, if it’s just an attic conversion?
The structural engineering is handled internally in my office, but usually these things are done to minimize problems during planning and execution.
Best regards
Which would be federal, after all... 😉
Depending on the federal state, regulations vary.
Putting structural engineering aside for a moment, wouldn’t a permit-exempt procedure have been sufficient for a renovation, for example, if it’s just an attic conversion?
The structural engineering is handled internally in my office, but usually these things are done to minimize problems during planning and execution.
Best regards
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