Danny Pritchard Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 The pictures below are taken in a garage.The first picture shows the gas furnace and gas water heater.The second shows a register in the ceiling to supplement the supply air.The third is the attic view of the register. This is the second time I have seen this setup.The first was a few weeks ago during a framing inspection.I thought someone had gotten over zealous.This house is less than 2 years old and is in the same AHJ area as the first home I saw.Have any of the other Florida people seen this arrangement? Thanks Danny Pritchard Download Attachment: Register in garage0002.jpg 93.52 KB Download Attachment: Register in garage0003.jpg 58.74 KB Download Attachment: limited access ac0001.jpg 70.45 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a46geo Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Danny, Check photo # 3. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Pritchard Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Thanks George,that one slipped by.Here is the attic photo. Download Attachment: Register in garage0001.jpg 81.71 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a46geo Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Dan, Just a guess, but there is some local inspector requiring the heating company to assure adequate combustion air? We will have to let the Floridians weigh-in on this one. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcramer Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Yes, I am seeing this in new construction in FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlee Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 How come this doesn't violate the fire separation? Is there a firewall between house and garage attics? -David Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Pritchard Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 There is no firewall between the garage and house in this area.The garage walls/ceilings are not fire rated .They could be considered a firestop if anything.When I saw this it did not look right.I would think if they wanted more supply air for this area the vent would go thru the roof.That way there would not be a direct access to the attic from the garage. Danny Pritchard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Ryon Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Mark and George: I've seen it too. Both in garages and interior closet based furnaces/water heaters. I don't guess there was a wall in the garage making this a mechanical room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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