Recent content by Gurvy522

You're correct - if we went with mechanical ventilation we're looking at 1cfm/sf - code points out that this does not have to run all of the time if you have a sensor/switch that turns on mech. ventilation if CO exceeds 50ppm. That's technically the "commercial" code requirement, but I'm sure...

Understood. Haven't gotten any pushback on the conditioned aspect of it, and the HVAC is included in the plans being sent in for permitting. When they kicked the plans back to us, they mentioned nothing of the electrical or HVAC, just strictly this new venting requirement..... After further...

I do plan on storing cars in this garage, but not to it's maximum (3 car) capacity. Most of the time, I will only keep cars in the center bay, which will also have a 4-post lift. Arguably, one of the spots will primarily for a camper (trailer), not a car.... but even if it we make it past...

Mini-split with a wall-mounted head, non-ducted. I plan on using the space as a workshop, and wanted air conditioning in addition to heat. Since the garage is just shy of 1000sqft and one large open space, I felt a heat pump would be effective. We have solar on the house and tend to produce...

Gotcha, was going off of 18-28-401.5.1.5 in regard to the horizontal runs, but didn't realize it only had to do with mechanical ventilation. My architect and I were joking about just adding a few windows and leaving them open for inspection - technically would meet the definition of an RO...

So I'm in the process of obtaining a permit for a new, detached masonry (brick and block) garage, and have run into a bit of a snag on a newer code requirement as it pertains to ventilation requirements in my jurisdiction (Chicago). I am working with an architect, but I guess this is a newer...