kal
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone!
I'm close to starting construction on finishing my basement that (among other things) will include a dedicated brewing room. We will be paying/pulling permits on all the work done. I'm am looking for hints from anyone who's gone through the process of registering and permitting their home brewery build correctly.
My contractor doing my basement has concerns that it will appear a bit 'odd' to declare that we're building a brewery even if it's for home use. I'm told that some local inspectors like to get their panties in a knot over silly things. A brewery will send them over the edge I imagine.
My basement brewery will have a large vent hood with exhaust to the outside, a make-up air system, and a 30-50A electrical outlet to power the setup. In a way a lot like a small basement kitchen.
While every state/province will be different, I'm looking for general lessons learned and plan on being 100% honest about what I'm doing.
How did you explain what you are doing to inspectors in a way they understand and don't cause issues? Any tips?
Any thoughts/opinions welcome. If you're from Ontario Canada (my building code) then even better!
Kal
I'm close to starting construction on finishing my basement that (among other things) will include a dedicated brewing room. We will be paying/pulling permits on all the work done. I'm am looking for hints from anyone who's gone through the process of registering and permitting their home brewery build correctly.
My contractor doing my basement has concerns that it will appear a bit 'odd' to declare that we're building a brewery even if it's for home use. I'm told that some local inspectors like to get their panties in a knot over silly things. A brewery will send them over the edge I imagine.
My basement brewery will have a large vent hood with exhaust to the outside, a make-up air system, and a 30-50A electrical outlet to power the setup. In a way a lot like a small basement kitchen.
While every state/province will be different, I'm looking for general lessons learned and plan on being 100% honest about what I'm doing.
How did you explain what you are doing to inspectors in a way they understand and don't cause issues? Any tips?
Any thoughts/opinions welcome. If you're from Ontario Canada (my building code) then even better!
Kal