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Just to clarify all the questions about re-routing; it would be difficult for me to describe the layout but the bathroom is on the far end of the addition, which is above the garage. To get water from the original portion of the house to the bathroom, you have to go through the ceiling or...

A lot of good ideas, thank you. I did think of BillK's idea previously and my thought process is to try to have 4" "vents" open on the floor above near the cavities which contain the supplies in order for these to be conditioned spaces. Then put closed cell spray foam in the garage from bottom...

1000%! Suburbs of Chicago.

Yes, as mentioned above, I could build the entire garage ceiling down and meet code. Then I would have to rip it apart after the occupancy permit is granted; because I simply cannot lose 12 inches of ceiling height. It would essentially defeat the purpose of my garage otherwise.

I hear you but the tub faucet mounts to the floor; at some point, that supply has to go through the joist cavity below. The rest would require cutting a hole through every stud in the bathroom and having a joint every 16" which would be insane (maybe not even code). That is if I could even get...

It goes no higher believe it or not; and I am in a LARGE Illinois county...there is only one plumbing inspector. The problem with saying the GC/Plumber should be responsible is that there is no way to have run the pipes that would comply. That being said, it would have been better if they...

Very well said Marc. You bring up excellent points. Yes, you could probably do that re-routing at SIGNIFICANT cost and tearing out walls, but you still could not avoid toilet supply and tub supply being in the ceiling joists. Eventually the supplies have to get below the floor. I am...

There is no way to move the supplies anywhere other than where they are. Water supplies have to come from underneath for the floor tub spout and the toilet. Insurance has been excellent, but there is nothing to cover here. It is not a monetary issue; it is a matter of getting rough plumbing...

I agree with you 100% but they are saying they do not want to be responsible if water pipes freeze. I cannot figure a way around this that is reasonable.

You are correct, but unfortunately I would then have to fit R49 in below the ceiling joists which would cost me roughly 12" of ceiling height.

Correct, I could not believe it so I looked it up. Newer regulations in IL, you can't heat a garage (with permits) unless you meet thermal envelope tests, interior insulation requirements, etc. which virtually no garage will be able to do.

Good idea. Yes, I could do that but that would involve dropping the ceiling by roughly twelve inches in order to have R49 below the water supplies. I simply cannot lose twelve inches in the garage, it is not tall to begin with. State: IL Code: Per plans, IL plumbing code and County ordinance

Without going into too much detail, we had a house fire so we were essentially "forced" to pull permits through the County for the rebuild in order to get an occupancy permit. Mind you, this was not a major rebuild as the fire was in the attached garage and spread to the bedroom above. The...

Can you clarify? My understanding is that the 5/8" ceiling drywall is the fire stop. As long as the lights are IC rated, I don't believe there is an issue.

Excellent, this is exactly what I was looking for. Any regrets on going with the can lights (Wafers)?

There is no attic space whatsoever, just the 12" floor I-Beams which is insulated. Great idea on the ceiling outlets! Should be easy to add and allow flexibility in the future.

Yes, the flush portion is an added benefit. I will have a lift so the additional room will be nice even though we are just talking a few inches. I am not too worried about the brightness, I know it will be plenty and I have the 500 watt shop lights that I can always plug in for certain jobs...

I don't see many garages set up this way and I have to make a decision quickly so would appreciate any assistance. We had a house fire which was in the attached 4-car garage. Basically everything has now been gutted and insurance is obviously covering the cost of all new lighting, drywall...