Apologies if this is a bit ambiguous but am attempting to satisfy an inquiry from a Colorado County Inspector.
In short, prior owner of my property incorrectly labeled a bedroom as an ‘office’ in a hand drawing to the county. This document and the county response was withheld from me by prior owner.
County has now informed me that the prior owners never responded to the county who had advised them that because there is a change of use of bedroom to an ‘office’ they must apply for a permit under the IBC requirements (sprinklers, firewalls, etc). Mixed-use.
I intend to advise the official that the ‘office’ is actually a home office which it most certainly is. This should diffuse the commercial use situation.
My concern however, is that in that home office I manage my businesses which includes an offsite STR. And when I rent my offsite STR to customers, I will frequently have them stop at my home to pickup the key and paperwork.
When customers come by and want to get out of the weather, I allow them into the entryway by the home office to receive the key and paperwork. The entryway space is limited and a barrier exists sequestering customers to only about 6’ from the door. Thus my guest cannot get beyond the entryway.
Is this an allowable activity under the IRC? Does this activity still trigger IBC requirements?
I realize this is not a typical post here, but appreciate the guidance and feedback.
In short, prior owner of my property incorrectly labeled a bedroom as an ‘office’ in a hand drawing to the county. This document and the county response was withheld from me by prior owner.
County has now informed me that the prior owners never responded to the county who had advised them that because there is a change of use of bedroom to an ‘office’ they must apply for a permit under the IBC requirements (sprinklers, firewalls, etc). Mixed-use.
I intend to advise the official that the ‘office’ is actually a home office which it most certainly is. This should diffuse the commercial use situation.
My concern however, is that in that home office I manage my businesses which includes an offsite STR. And when I rent my offsite STR to customers, I will frequently have them stop at my home to pickup the key and paperwork.
When customers come by and want to get out of the weather, I allow them into the entryway by the home office to receive the key and paperwork. The entryway space is limited and a barrier exists sequestering customers to only about 6’ from the door. Thus my guest cannot get beyond the entryway.
Is this an allowable activity under the IRC? Does this activity still trigger IBC requirements?
I realize this is not a typical post here, but appreciate the guidance and feedback.