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Does a room need a closet to be legally called a bedroom?

Monday, August 7, 2023

A closet is not required by the building code for bedrooms. However, it is expected by most home buyers that a room should have a closet to be called a bedroom. Bedroom closets are something of a modern invention. Homes built prior to 1930 often did not have a closet in all the bedrooms, and clothes were stored in furniture, such as a chifferobe or armoire.

    To learn about the things that are required for a room to be called a bedroom, go to our article What are the requirements for a room to be classified as a bedroom?

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Here’s more articles about 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?

What is an egress window?

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? 

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? 

• Do replacement bedroom windows have to meet the current emergency egress standards of the Florida Building Code?

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