Is this a detached garage?

[darekelec]

It is like a hole dug under small hill with house on top. I do not think there is a foundation connecting it to house.

 

[GoldDigger]

Unless there is a tunnel connecting to the basement, I vote detached.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

I agree detached. Generally around here there would need to be a roof attaching one to the other. Had one where they tried to call it attached because there was a wood deck between them. I called the state building engineers and they said -- detached

 

[Smart $]

IMO, if there is interior access between garage and house, attached. If not, then detached.

 

[DrSparks]

I think the code requiring ground rods for an outbuildings with more than 2 circuits is due to their foundations not being connected. Equipotential?

 

[John120/240]

IMO, if there is interior access between garage and house, attached. If not, then detached.

Agree, My Grandparents had one & it was attached.

 

[Smart $]

I think the code requiring ground rods for an outbuildings with more than 2 circuits is due to their foundations not being connected. Equipotential?

Equipotential yes. Foundations not attached as reason, IDK... will likely never know.

 

[kwired]

I'm sure there is probably a 2 hour finish between the two "structures" as well, that usually allows you to call something a separate building.