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BEDROOMS
Monday, August 7, 2023
A bedroom is where people spend a third of their day unconscious and in the dark, so building codes have expanded to make them safer to occupy. Here's a collection of links with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get about bedrooms.
• What are code requirements for bedrooms?
• What is the minimum ceiling height in a bedrooms?
• Does a room need a closet to be legally called a bedroom?
• Can you access or exit a bedroom through another bedroom?
• Can a bedroom door open into the garage?
• What are the requirements for a room to be classified as a bedroom?
• Is a furnace allowed in a bedroom, bathroom, or an adjoining closet?
• Should I have a return air vent in the master bedroom?
• What is the purpose of the vent grille over the bedroom door?
• Can an electrical panel be in a bedroom?
• Can an electric panel be located in a closet?
• Is it legal to make part of a garage into a bedroom?
• Can you install a gas water heater in a bedroom?
• When were smoke detectors/alarms first required in Florida?
• How many receptacle outlets are required in a bedroom?
• What is the minimum size allowed for a bedroom?
• Why does the bedroom have a light switch but there is no light in the ceiling?
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