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Porch enclosures, screen room enclosure, garage enclosures <br /> and additions <br /> 1) All enclosures shall meet the 2007 F.B.C. and 2008 N.E.0 codes. <br /> 2) All rooms that do not meet the definition of a category 1 -3 sunroom will be considered habitable and <br /> conditioned space. <br /> 3) All set -backs shall be met. <br /> 4) Some enclosures may require engineering. <br /> 5) Energy calculations shall be provided to enclose porches, screen rooms, garages, and additions if it <br /> does not meet the definition of a category 1 -3 sunroom. Every habitable space shall be capable of <br /> maintain 68 F degrees for heat. Portable heaters shall not be used to achieve compliance. <br /> 6) A minimum R -value of 11 is required for walls and R -19 for ceilings. <br /> 7) If space is used as storage or utility, it shall be listed on permit as such. <br /> 8) If space is used as storage or utility, all doors shall be solid core doors and shall not open into rooms <br /> used for sleeping. Doors shall also be rated as a 20 minute fire rated door. R309.1 <br /> 9) If space is used as garage, it shall be separated by not less than % inch gypsum board applied on the <br /> garage side, from its residence and its attic. R309.2 <br /> 10) All sheathing shall be nail on all edges and inspected before siding is installed. <br /> 11) Floor surfaces of garages shall be of approved noncombustible material. <br /> 12) No work shall be started without permit. <br />