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Originally Posted by keenan87
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?
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I'd definitely get an structural engineer to have a look if the condo board doesn't have as built drawings (which should identify whether you are dealing with structure).
In a tower, it ought to be <relatively> easy to know as it would be concrete and the partition walls would be framed. A wood condo would be a little more difficult to tell without the structural drawings.
cutting a hole in a load bearing wall would compromise the structural integrity, imo, unless a lintel is added, but then you may need additional supports for that lintel on either side of the opening...