Hi all,
Beginning the remodel of my basement and submitted all the required documents to get all the permits needed. Found out yesterday one of the permits was denied because the height of my basement is 1 inch below the minimum requirement, 7feet. To get the permit they want me to agree to install a smoke detector relay to fan exhaust system. From the explanation I got from the head of inspector when the smoke detectors have an active alert the relay should close and turn on smoke exhaust fans to allow occupants to vacate the basement without the room being filled with smoke.
I've searched and haven't found anything like this anywhere. Has anyone ever heard of such a system or such a requirement because of the ceiling height of the basement being too low?
Beginning the remodel of my basement and submitted all the required documents to get all the permits needed. Found out yesterday one of the permits was denied because the height of my basement is 1 inch below the minimum requirement, 7feet. To get the permit they want me to agree to install a smoke detector relay to fan exhaust system. From the explanation I got from the head of inspector when the smoke detectors have an active alert the relay should close and turn on smoke exhaust fans to allow occupants to vacate the basement without the room being filled with smoke.
I've searched and haven't found anything like this anywhere. Has anyone ever heard of such a system or such a requirement because of the ceiling height of the basement being too low?