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Mechanical ventilation requirements for finished basement AC 08-14-2006
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Posted by AC on August 14, 2006, 5:07 pm
I just had my rough framing inspection for finishing a section of my
basement I was not home at the time, but the inspector indicatedwe
need to install a mechanical ventilator, since the window was not large
enough to meet building code requirements. Does anyone have any
experience with this? I am not getting any relevant hits on the net
when searching for "airbreath mechanical ventilator", which is what the
inspector suggested.


Posted by John Grabowski on August 14, 2006, 5:57 pm

> I just had my rough framing inspection for finishing a section of my
> basement I was not home at the time, but the inspector indicatedwe
> need to install a mechanical ventilator, since the window was not large
> enough to meet building code requirements. Does anyone have any
> experience with this? I am not getting any relevant hits on the net
> when searching for "airbreath mechanical ventilator", which is what the
> inspector suggested.
>

I have never seen a fan required to bring fresh air into the basement.
Usually all that is needed is a fresh air duct to be brought into the
location where the furnace and water heater are located. However your local
jurisdiction may have certain other requirements. You should give the
inspector a call for clarification.


Posted by Rudy on August 15, 2006, 4:01 am

>I just had my rough framing inspection for finishing a section of my
> basement I was not home at the time, but the inspector indicatedwe
> need to install a mechanical ventilator

Have a look at http://oikos.com/esb/39/VentOpt.html



Posted by hallerb@aol.com on August 15, 2006, 8:17 am

Rudy wrote:
> >I just had my rough framing inspection for finishing a section of my
> > basement I was not home at the time, but the inspector indicatedwe
> > need to install a mechanical ventilator

I suggest you install a ingress egress window. Not only will it meet
the ventilation requirements its a easy way out in a fire.

Pays BIG dividens at home resale time you can call it a bedroom. extra
bedroom net more money even if its never used as such.

$$$$$$$$$ also adds light ventilation etc..


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