John Dirks Jr Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 It is no big deal to find a lack of HVAC register in a small 1st floor half bath? It's a 1982 construction detached single family home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Was there a heat lamp above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Was there a heat lamp above? Nope. It's just a toilet and sink. That's a 1/2 bath right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I would not mention it, not an issue with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynesoper Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 it should be in the report, unless you want to install some for thgat wacky client you thought was your friendly customer and wants you to remodel her bathroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I'd write it up. If the bathroom is on an outside wall it will make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfSwamp Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Pretty simple if you ask me. Just tell 'em (in writing): There's no HVAC register in the downstairs half bath. I mean, what are they gonna do to you? WJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 It is no big deal to find a lack of HVAC register in a small 1st floor half bath? It's a 1982 construction detached single family home. I don't know if it's a big deal or not, but there's no requirement for heat in a bathroom. Around here, it's normal to omit a heating register in a bathroom that's "landlocked" in the middle of the house. Those little bathrooms do just fine without it. If the bathroom borders an exterior wall, though, it's nice to have heat in there whether it's required or not. Otherwise that toilet seat can get pretty darn cold. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 IRC says you have to HVAC in every living space. Bathrooms are not considered living space so no code requirement for HVAC in bathrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Moore Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 IRC says you have to HVAC in every living space. Bathrooms are not considered living space so no code requirement for HVAC in bathrooms. I went through this a month or so ago with a master bathroom in new construction. As pointed out, the IRC does not consider bathrooms "habitable" spaces. In my case, I was going to call it, code or no code, as it was just stupid for a full bathroom. As it turns out (thanks again Randy), Seattle had made specific code changes requiring heat in bathrooms, so I was able to provide the client with that "ammunition". As for powder rooms, even with the local code, I would have a hard time getting excited about one with no heat unless it was on an outside wall with a large window. It's not like people use these things naked, for a lengthy time. If you spend more than 5 minutes in the small room you probably need more fiber in your diet. Plus, my guess is that in 9 of 10 cases the doors are left open when not occupied. Someone asked about a heat lamp. I don't know what good that would do for your butt in a powder room unless you turned it on for a few minutes before entering. You would be better off with a heated toilet seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I was just thinking that a heat lamp/fan combo would be sufficient in lieu of the register. And 5 minutes is nothing, have you ever eaten an MRE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 IRC says you have to HVAC in every living space. Bathrooms are not considered living space so no code requirement for HVAC in bathrooms. Yeah OK. Haven't those people heard of teenagers? Come to think of it, maybe that's their point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the discussion everyone. I did mention it in the report. I did not make a big deal out of it. I just wanted the client to know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 ACCA manual J states that rooms calling for less than 30cfm should not be considered for a supply outlet. You will typically find this on small interior rooms such as bathrooms and closets. This would be especially true on an interior room on the lower floor of a 2 story home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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