When the Permit Path Is the Project
Some Calgary basement suite projects are straightforward builds. Others are permit problems disguised as renovations. Ceiling height, bedroom windows, fire separation, heating, entrances, and previous unpermitted work can all change the scope.
OAF helps Calgary homeowners understand the permit path before construction begins.
What We Review
- Existing basement layout and any past work
- Whether the suite can be legalized without major structural changes
- Bedroom, egress, and window-well requirements
- Fire-rated assemblies between dwelling units
- Heating, return air, exhaust, and smoke/CO detector requirements
- City of Calgary inspection sequence
- Whether SSIP timing is relevant
Good Fit
This is for owners who want a legal basement suite, need to legalize an existing space, or are unsure whether the previous renovation was permitted correctly. It is also useful before buying a home with a “suite” that may not actually be legal.
The OAF Difference
We do not quote a dream layout first and discover permit reality later. We check the constraints first, then build the fixed-price scope around what the house can actually pass.