jar546
Forum Coordinator
OK, this is a really good one. First off, don't even bring up zoning, the question is completely void of zoning and is specific to building only for a reason. Just assume that zoning is not an issue and focus on building codes. In this case let's just say the 2015 IRC applies. Here it goes.
You have a single family residence with a detached garage with an apartment above the garage on the 2nd floor, all of it on one lot. So far it is normal to see this type of setup in many areas.
Here is where it gets interesting. The owner of the SFR wants to build a bedroom with a bathroom on the first floor of the garage but declare the new bedroom with the bathroom as part of the single family residence and not part of the 2nd floor apartment.
The garage/apartment has its own electrical meter and service, so does the house.
What in the IRC would prohibit doing this, if anything?
If it is part of the SFR, how would they do interconnected smoke detectors? Lots to think about.
You have a single family residence with a detached garage with an apartment above the garage on the 2nd floor, all of it on one lot. So far it is normal to see this type of setup in many areas.
Here is where it gets interesting. The owner of the SFR wants to build a bedroom with a bathroom on the first floor of the garage but declare the new bedroom with the bathroom as part of the single family residence and not part of the 2nd floor apartment.
The garage/apartment has its own electrical meter and service, so does the house.
What in the IRC would prohibit doing this, if anything?
If it is part of the SFR, how would they do interconnected smoke detectors? Lots to think about.