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hiring an architect or civil engineer
By law, all applications for construction permits must be filed by an architect or civil engineer who is a member of the Costa Rican Association of Engineers and Architects (Colegio Federado e Ingenieros y Arquitectos). These experts will review your plans to ensure the building meets seismic, electrical and other regulations standards.

To give you an idea of of what this will cost; Here are the minimum rates charged by members of the Costa Rican Association of Engineers and Architects:

Preliminary study of construction plans and permits,: 0.5% of project cost. (Such a study may or may not be required, depending on the project.)

Pre-project design: 1% to 1.5% of the price of project cost.

If the architect meets with you to discuss your needs, provides you with drafts of site planning, reviews construction plans and technical specifications of the project: 4.0% of project cost.

Once you have agreed with the layout and design of the property, the architect will draw up the plans. These will include a site plan, distribution plan, elevation and transversal and longitude perspectives, roof design and drainage, design of footings and support beams, structural plans, electrical design, mechanical and sanitary system design, interior finishing and construction. He will provide you with a list of materials necessary for the project, and will prepare a construction budget.

Figure 0.5% of project cost for global budgeting; 1.0% for itemized budgeting.

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