Permits

[Judy Parker]

Hi,

I am in Los Angeles California.

1. Is it hard to get city permit to turn a sun shelter room (which is already permitted) into a bedroom? should i do it or should i just built it and if no one reports it, its fine.i am planning to rent out the room. i know it takes a lot of work to get permit . is it easy? or should i just built it?

2. are you required to have a patio becuase i am planning on converting the patio (which is the enclosed sun filter room) into a bedroom.

3. if i go to try to get the permit to convert it into a bedroom how long does it usually tkae 1 week 3 weeks? how long for permits and inspection and everything. whats the process?

4. if i want to make the house look good and put a big fountain out in front do i need to get a permit for this?

I will appreciate all your inputs.

Thank you.

Judy

[Will Barnard]

2-3 wekks for permits in Los Angeles for a bedroom addition? Only in your dreams. The permit process would require plans drafted, plan check, permit fees paid, and multiple stages of city inspections, then final approval.

Can you permit an already permitted sunroom into a bedroom in Los Angeles? No - bedrooms require a specific amount of window(s) which lead to outside for fire escape. The sunroom likely encloses some windows from the main part of the home and as someone else already mentioned, the foundation for a sunroom is not the same for a bedroom.

Should you just do it illegally without permits? - Absolutely NOT! You would be liable for any injury or damage caused from your illegal addition that could cause the loss of ones life. DONT do it!