Originally Posted By: rray This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
One of my inspectors and I got into a discussion about attached versus detached garages. Is there a specific definition that we can use?
The garage in question was attached to the main structure via a short, framed, stuccoed walkway. The roof was not attached and there was no door directly to the living area.
Originally Posted By: jmcginnis This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Ya might want to add “common roof” to that definition… sometimes the roof line goes over an open car port or patio area and continues over what I would consider an “attached” garage… 2cents!
Originally Posted By: jpope This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I would still consider it a detached garage even if they shared a common roof. This has much to do with my reporting style.
If I report the garage as attached, I include comments on the fire wall and related systems. As I said in my previous post, a detached garage does not have the same requirements [even if it shares a roof].
I guess it's mostly a matter of preference. 
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Originally Posted By: jmcginnis This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Gotcha Jeff… but now you have me thinking about what the NEC considers “attached” or “detached” … there are different electrical requirements for each … so I will have to do my research… this is why I enjoy these BBs so much… they always either teach me something directly or they make me do research…