Electricmanscott ---
I used to be licensed.
Your defintion of "similar" may or may not be correct in your juristiction. It is not correct in my buildings.
You might note that most building codes only require 200 - 300 sq ft of habitable space in a residence. The rest of the space can be denoted "non-habitable" on the plans and again the 12' rule does not apply.
What a stupid question to fight over.
Foca Se ---
Ask your AHJ to waive the requirement.
