Originally Posted By: dbush
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A little different subject
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Dave Bush
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"LIFE'S TOUGH, WEAR A HELMET"
A little different subject
"LIFE'S TOUGH, WEAR A HELMET"
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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I think you are going to find different answers than you have posted here, Dave. It is 4" in this area.
Originally Posted By: clawrenson
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Its 8" in most of Canada - but oops are we now quoting code!
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Ontario Home Inspections Inc.
Originally Posted By: jfarsetta
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Some older homes are near even. It depends. Split ranched, common in my area, havve the garages “nearly” dead even. In my mom’s home, It is less than 4" height differential.
So, things vary. I am waiting for the answer... Should be educational.
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Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
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Originally Posted By: afernbaugh
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It is 4" here.
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Alan Fernbaugh
Five Star Inspection Services
Baton Rouge, La.
Originally Posted By: wpedley
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Dave
I believe the max is 6"below .... this prevents carbon monoxide from
entering the living space.
I will find the reference.
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BPedley
Inspecting for the unexpected
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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Will,
I don't believe there is a max. We had several areas in Northern VA where the garages were anywhere from 18" to 48" below the level of the floor, and all were new construction (2001-2002)
Originally Posted By: dbush
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SORRY. I guess it would have been good of me to put the correct answer in the choices. That’s what I get for trying to post something in a hurry. The correct answer is a minimum of 4". Most are more than that here, some up to 18-24", but…
Again sorry, please forgive me. Hopefully you will allow me to continue to post the QOD... 
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Dave Bush
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Originally Posted By: jfarsetta
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Still a great question. The fact that there was so much banter with regard to the anticipated answer means that most of us will remember the ourcome, and the fact that it was a 4" minimum as a requirement.
Good stuff!
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Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
"Dont let the bastards grind you down..."