Well I am another victim of Redtape. I own a business in the Cleveland area. After researching the market I came up with a great idea to build a small haunt in a vacant space next to my business. Everything was fine until I got to the building inspector. They want me to go through so many hoops that I now wonder if the initial investment would be worth the wait. I new I would have to conform to many rules and regulations but I dont understand why I have to have an architect draw up my simple plans. Our haunt would be relatively small compared to most (40' x 70') Just something simple to scare. I understand all the safety concerns but I think it is overkill. A three year old could understand my own plans but I was told to first pay an architect to just come and look at the building. Then I have to pay him over $1000 just to draw up my simple plans. Where did all the fun go? I have so many great ideas! Rats! I will keep trying though, theres always next year!
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Originally posted by The Great PumpkinWell I am another victim of Redtape. I own a business in the Cleveland area. After researching the market I came up with a great idea to build a small haunt in a vacant space next to my business. Everything was fine until I got to the building inspector. They want me to go through so many hoops that I now wonder if the initial investment would be worth the wait. I new I would have to conform to many rules and regulations but I dont understand why I have to have an architect draw up my simple plans. Our haunt would be relatively small compared to most (40' x 70') Just something simple to scare. I understand all the safety concerns but I think it is overkill. A three year old could understand my own plans but I was told to first pay an architect to just come and look at the building. Then I have to pay him over $1000 just to draw up my simple plans. Where did all the fun go? I have so many great ideas! Rats! I will keep trying though, theres always next year!Brian Warner
Owner of Evilusions www.EVILUSIONS.com
Technical Director of Forsaken Haunted House www.Forsakenhaunt.com
Mechanical Designer (animatronics) at Gore Galore www.Gore-Galore.com
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Nightmare! I can sympathise. I would invest but only if you can use this for several years. If it is one off - forget it. Find a location - business, farm, factory, junkyard where you can strike a deal.
Look for a compliant building and compliant safety lighting that you own and can take with you and tell them you will co-brand the haunt so they get free publicity or can sell extra services (if its a farm and they sell produce).
This way they get something out of it and you get a location.
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