Commercial garage????

[pmoney44]

I’m tired of working for “the man” and am venturing into the small business world. I’m about to quote my first job. Of course I’m a bit skeptical on what codes I will follow.
A client has a current repair garage 3 bay, no pits or hazardous locations. Just basic engine repair. The building currently has a 200amp 3 phase service with 2 disconnects. One feeds current building and I’m guessing one was for his future garage. Both 100amp. He has now installed a 2 bay 35-50 metal garage about 5 feet away 20 feet back. Only thing it’s for is storage and xtra space. He wants a handful of lights plugs 3 lifts 2 garage door openers. Gas heater. No water. I’m planning on using the second disconnect for the new garage. My questions are,

1. when I feed the new garage, can I just feed a main lug panel or am I in need of a separate disconnect? Then panel? Also if disconnect is needed can it be installed inside or have to be outside?
2. in bonding said panel/disconnect are ground rods needed? Or can I just hit building steel?
3. Do grounds connect to main building or new garage? Thanks in advance!!!!

 

[ramsy]

See how this forum helped me with a commercial garage repair in 2007.

1099 for 10. an hour

How about $10. an hour. I'm trying to transition from union JW to contractor. Just finished a commercial garage under handyman license, $500 limit. After 50 hours I thought this wasn't right. The property owner kept promising me lots of work with other properties, got me for 2 more projects...

forums.mikeholt.com

Your commercial garage is new work, with Certificate of Occupancy issues.
Similar advise to you without permits or licensing, risks enabling illegality and liability.

Further, you should know separate structures require separate disconnects, ground rods, and feeders with separate neutral & EGC's.