From: "Jenny" 
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: a door on the wall
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 18:52:43 GMT


"Al Bundy"  wrote in message
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> "David W."  wrote in message
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> > "Jenny"  wrote in
> > news:tAZbd.31081$QJ3.2969@newssvr21.news.prodigy.com:
> >
> > > I am thinking about openning a wall (side of kitchen) and installing a
> > > door. This door would open to the garage and would be  additional door
> > > to the garage. Would this kind of work require a permit from city? I
> > > am sure the contractor would know the correct answer, but just curious
> > > if anyone knows from experience.
> > >
> > > We are in San Diego, CA.
> >
> > The answer depends on your location and local ordinances. However, in
most
> > any city or incorporated area, I'd bet that a permit will be required.
>
> A permit is almost surely requred. The wall is probably a weight
> bearing wall and special reinforcement headers and framing will be
> used to make up for the studs that are removed. And because it leads
> to the garage where exhaust fumes will be there are additional
> requirements.

boy, I thought a simple door wouldn't require a permit, but when you think
about safety issues, it makes sense. I guess I have to spend more than I
wish or abandon the idea.

thank you for your input.