ᐅ Structural calculations: before or after the building permit application?
Created on: 13 May 2016 09:39
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Johann1986
Hello
We are currently in the process of planning our house. We have completed everything with the architect, which means the drawings are finished. The surveyor’s site plan has also been received by my architect. Now, the documents need to be submitted to the local building authority in Meinerzhagen (Märkischer Kreis, Sauerland). Since I am a complete beginner in this field, I apologize in advance.
I have a question regarding the structural engineer’s work. When does the structural engineer need to do their part? Before or after the building permit/planning permission is granted? Because I still need to organize quite a few things, such as excavation, checking prices for bricks, reinforcement steel mats, and so on.
We are currently in the process of planning our house. We have completed everything with the architect, which means the drawings are finished. The surveyor’s site plan has also been received by my architect. Now, the documents need to be submitted to the local building authority in Meinerzhagen (Märkischer Kreis, Sauerland). Since I am a complete beginner in this field, I apologize in advance.
I have a question regarding the structural engineer’s work. When does the structural engineer need to do their part? Before or after the building permit/planning permission is granted? Because I still need to organize quite a few things, such as excavation, checking prices for bricks, reinforcement steel mats, and so on.
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Johann198613 May 2016 10:04So, we didn’t have a soil survey done because our architect told us it wasn’t necessary and would just be a waste of money.
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Bauexperte13 May 2016 10:08Johann1986 schrieb:
We didn’t do a soil survey because our architect told us it wasn’t necessary and would just be wasted money. Then he’s surely professional enough to provide you with that statement in writing. If things turn out differently, you’ll be the one caught off guard, not your planner.
Regards, Bauexperte
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nordanney13 May 2016 10:15Johann1986 schrieb:
yes, we are building ourselves!!! Respect!
I wish I had that much time and knowledge too.
Not quite,
I wouldn’t put it that way. But as I mentioned above, I now also consider the idea of dynamic probing to be nonsense.
I would never build completely without a soil survey. Doing so basically gives any poor workmanship a free pass. Then anyone can just say, in case of cracks or other issues: "not my fault, the soil is not stable."
Best regards,
Andreas
We didn’t do a soil survey because our architect told us it wasn’t necessary and would just be a waste of money.
I wouldn’t put it that way. But as I mentioned above, I now also consider the idea of dynamic probing to be nonsense.
I would never build completely without a soil survey. Doing so basically gives any poor workmanship a free pass. Then anyone can just say, in case of cracks or other issues: "not my fault, the soil is not stable."
Best regards,
Andreas
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nordanney13 May 2016 10:19andimann schrieb:
I would never build completely without a soil survey. Otherwise, you’re basically giving every sloppy builder a free pass. Then anyone can just say "not my fault, the ground is not stable" whenever cracks or problems occur.Since the original poster is doing the masonry and concrete work themselves, the question of who is responsible for defects will likely become irrelevant.That's right,
then maybe it’s better not to have a soil report. That way, you can still make excuses at home even more easily....
nordanney schrieb:
The original poster is doing the masonry and concrete work themselves. So the question of who is responsible for defects becomes irrelevant
then maybe it’s better not to have a soil report. That way, you can still make excuses at home even more easily....
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