Garage Conversion has Panel in Bedroom

[Jimmy Watson]

Hello all!  I'm looking at a rental property that has a garage conversion that has left the electrical panel in the newly created bedroom.  Is there any regulations against this?  Also, this same room has two small windows that don't open and can't be used as an egress.  This could be termed a flex room...?  Any thoughts on this room/situation would appreciated.

Thanks,

Jimmy

[Shawn Thom]

I don't think that the electrical is to current code.  I'd be curious if the garage addition was permitted.  

Personally, I wouldn't take anyone's word for it.  Call the city and ask a general question about it.  Garland, Tx has rental inspections.  That means you have to register with the city and they will come out and inspect your home.  You have to pass to be able be a rental.  Its done by the code compliance department.

You can see the info here. https://www.garlandtx.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdlo...

I personally have not done this, so I have no first hand experience.