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keenan87 · 10-02-2020, 09:54 PM

Hey All,

I live in a condo and want to create an opening in a wall that may be load bearing. More of a rectangular hole in the middle of the wall that will allow some sunlight into the kitchen (wall is between kitchen and living room).

My condo requires us to get a building permit if required and get approval if any structural changes are being made.

My question is, do I need a permit for this? Will need to find a contractor who may need to get rid of some studs in the middle to create the opening and put in a beam. The City of Calgary says I need a permit if I am removing the load bearing wall but it doesn't mention cutting into it.

Any recommendations for contractors on CP who may be able to do the job?

10-02-2020, 09:54 PM	#1
keenan87 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Flames Town Exp:	Building Permit Question Hey All, I live in a condo and want to create an opening in a wall that may be load bearing. More of a rectangular hole in the middle of the wall that will allow some sunlight into the kitchen (wall is between kitchen and living room). My condo requires us to get a building permit if required and get approval if any structural changes are being made. My question is, do I need a permit for this? Will need to find a contractor who may need to get rid of some studs in the middle to create the opening and put in a beam. The City of Calgary says I need a permit if I am removing the load bearing wall but it doesn't mention cutting into it. Any recommendations for contractors on CP who may be able to do the job? Last edited by keenan87; 10-02-2020 at 10:01 PM.