[hamilfr]

i want to replace wood lallys in basement with steel columns do i need an engineer and do i need a permit

 

[Knucklez]

try posting over here:

http://www.diychatroom.com/f2/does-your-job-require-permit-503/

 

[Ron6519]

i want to replace wood lallys in basement with steel columns do i need an engineer and do i need a permit

I would think you need to know what loads the posts are now carrying so you can replace it with the correct bearing column.
I don't think you can assume that any metal post will be stronger that the wood post you now have.
Ron