the required paperwork and plans to prove that everything meets all official requirements. It is also worth noting that that if you do decide to build the property yourself and intend to do your own wiring and plumbing, it will also pay to have a registered electrician and registered plumber check and sign off on all your work to show that it has all been installed to the correct specifications. Note also that in many countries, it is against the law to install plumbing and fires/furnaces/boilers that involve gas unless you are fully trained and qualified. In other words, in several instances, while the costs of building a steel-framed property are lower than a traditionally built one, there are certain corners you cannot afford to cut or you could end up affecting your property’s value or even its future saleability. What is included in foundation plans? Without plans, the contractor you employ to lay the foundation will have no idea what is required of them. Foundation plans may vary, depending on where you live, but can include any or all of the following: • Foundation Layout • Footings
• Foundation Walls • Columns and Piers • Foundation Materials • Floor Elevation Drainage Details • Site Information
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