righter101
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2009 IRC. SFR. 190 square feet. Below grade space labeled on plans as "wine cellar" with stairs going down from main living space. Appears to meet the definition of a "basement". I notified the architect of the requirement for an EERO from basements, per R310.1.
Architect takes a pen and crosses out "wine cellar" and writes "mechanical room".
Would you accept this now under the R310 exception allowing 200 sq. ft or less of basement space, housing only mechanical equipment??
Am I being reasonable in asking for what mechanical equipment will be in this "mechanical room"??
Oh yeah, there are 2 other "mechanical rooms" below grade, accessed from outside only, not through the house and a space in the garage labeled "mechanical".
Curious on thoughts and opinions.
Thanks to all.
Architect takes a pen and crosses out "wine cellar" and writes "mechanical room".
Would you accept this now under the R310 exception allowing 200 sq. ft or less of basement space, housing only mechanical equipment??
Am I being reasonable in asking for what mechanical equipment will be in this "mechanical room"??
Oh yeah, there are 2 other "mechanical rooms" below grade, accessed from outside only, not through the house and a space in the garage labeled "mechanical".
Curious on thoughts and opinions.
Thanks to all.