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Note: All suites built from scratch must comply with the latest building code.

Legal Basement Suite (From Scratch)

How big is your basement? (sq. ft.)

Do you already have bathroom rough-ins in place?

YesNoNot sure

What is the ceiling height of your basement?

8 ft9 ftNot sure

Does your basement have a separate entrance from the outside?

Yes, it’s separateNo, it’s through the main house

How many bedrooms are you planning?

1 bedroom2 bedrooms

Is there an egress window in the bedroom(s)?

YesNoPlanning to add one

What size is your main electrical panel?

100 Amp200 AmpNot sure

Basement Development – Personal Use

How big is your basement? (sq. ft.)

Do you already have bathroom rough-ins in place?

YesNoNot sure

What is the ceiling height of your basement?

8 ft9 ftNot sure

How many bedrooms or rooms are you planning?

12More than 2

Convert Existing Suite into Legal Basement Suite

Eligibility Check

Yes – Suite existed before March 12, 2018No – Suite created after March 12, 2018Not sure – I need guidance

Was the basement developed before March 12, 2018?

YesNoNot sure

Is the basement already developed (finished)?

Yes, fully finishedPartially finished

How big is your basement? (sq. ft.)

Does your basement have a separate entrance from outside?

YesNoNot sure / Need to add one

Does the basement currently have:

A kitchen?

YesNo

A bathroom?

YesNo

How many bedrooms are currently in the basement?

012More than 2

Do you need new egress windows or upgrading existing windows?

Yes, need new egress windowsYes, upgrade existing windowsNo, already meets egress requirementsNot sure

What size is your main electrical panel?

100 Amp200 AmpNot sure