I disagree with your AHJ comment. At the end of the day they get the final say, however, that doesn't mean you can't have discussions/conversations about a particular topic with the officials. This is why I was asking if others agreed with my interpretation.
I used shop/garage interchangeably...
I would like to get some further opinions on the interpretation and application of the IRC vs IMC code for a residential detached garage.
I have discussed this briefly with the AHJ and am seeking further advice/guidance.
The project in question is a large (6 bays) detached garage at a single...