Modern Eichler Remodel: Week 16

Week 16:

Status update: Preliminary and permit drawings are ready to be sent to GCs. Progress!

Here are a few details from the prelim plans, including the Master and Guest bathroom elevations.

Master Bedroom and En Suite

 

Guest Bathroom

 

Fire Sprinklers

And of course with one step forward in construction, you sometimes take one step backwards. We’ve learned that since we are going to be “touching” more than 50% of the house in demo, flooring, or construction – we now need to abide to new fire code standards. One of these major stipulations being, that since we are in a wildfire zone – we are now required to install a residential fire sprinkler system. What!?!

Yes, it’s an unexpected expense and we’ve been thinking of ways to “out-smart” the rule. But in the end, we realized that yes – it’s going to be expensive, but – if it means our house doesn’t burn to the ground, we are onboard.

Here’s a quick image of what a residential fire sprinkler unit looks like – not that bad, right?

More news to come next week as we have all the dying trees removed and receive quotes for asbestos abatement and new windows + doors. $$$