Separate service panel

[jmc]

hello.

may a townhouse with a separate living space unit in the basement share one electrical service breaker box?

same question but for hvac system.

thanks

 

[jmc]

i forgot to mention 2012 irc

 

[cda]

As in a separate rental unit??

Does the ahj allow this rental set up, if it is a rental??

Just a question are you an inspector or other?

 

[JBI]

Townhouses by definition are attached single family homes. If the question is about a 2-family set up it is not a townhouse...

TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on at least two sides.

 

[steveray]

Typically landlord tenant law requires separate metering....Watch for this:

E3601.6.2 Service disconnect location.

The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms. Each occupant shall have access to the disconnect serving the dwelling unit in which they reside.

E3705.8 Ready access for occupants.

Each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices protecting the conductors supplying that occupancy.

 

[jmc]

it's an existing single-family dwelling being separated into a two-family dwelling by adding a finished basement. sorry the confusion.

 

[steveray]

it's an existing single-family dwelling being separated into a two-family dwelling by adding a finished basement. sorry the confusion.

Good luck fire rating the floor and penetrations!

 

[mark handler]

Check with planning First

Check with Home Owners Association

Get an Architect

 

[chris kennedy]

NEC 240.24(B) requires each occupant to have ready access to all overcurrent devices protecting that occupancy unless under continuous building management. Doubt you will have that in you situation.

 

[north star]

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jmc,

To throw another wrench in to the mix, but what about separate plumbing

facilities for the "proposed" separate living unit ?



From the `12 IRC:

Section R306.1 - Toilet facilities:

Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a water closet, lavatory, and

a bathtub or shower.

R306.2 - Kitchen:

Each dwelling unit shall be provided with a kitchen area and every

kitchen area shall be provided with a sink.



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