Basement Ceiling Height under Duct work
11/18/2023 at 4:12:07 PM
Hi, I am just starting on the legalization process for a basement that is already finished. For context, the basement renovation was passed by the City of Brampton when built originally. It mostly complies with just some more work required like a separate water meter etc. Only hitch is that the ceiling height under the duct work is about a half an inch shy of the 6'5 height requirement. There is tile on floor except the bedroom where there is a carpet and ductwork and the height comes out to just over 6'5 because floor is thinner. Is this something an inspector would let pass? or what are some cheap options that don't require ripping out the entire floor and replacing with laminate or something very thin to make up the slight difference. I guess I can put in carpet but would rather not lol.
11/19/2023 at 1:47:32 AM
It all depends on the individual inspector. Also, there is a 2% tolerance for any number in the Code at the inspectors discretion; this tolerance would most often be associated with spans for example.
11/20/2023 at 5:27:45 PM
At half a inch depends on how reasonable the inspector is. It will likely pass regardless. Quite frankly it would be ridiculous not to pass a 1/2" height issue. If for some reason it does not pass, do not accept that decision off hand. Contact the dept. of the inspector who failed it and ask for supervisor to overturn the decision, if still no good, then go above their head and apply to get a variance. In my experience it never gets that far but if it does and you are still denied, the only choice is, raise ceiling or lower floor.
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