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Originally Posted by Mr. Grampi II
I wanted to offer a couple of comments, stuff I learned just recently after I spoke with the building permit/code folks our at the Sumter county annex.
Any of what has been suggested here requires a building permit and inspection.
Running a duct work from your existing AC is considered an illegal hook up. It would not pass inspection. If you did it on your own if would cause a problem when you try to sell your home or pass the home on to your heirs.
The code for cooling your lanai changed on 1/1/2015. You must use class 4/5 “low E” windows, acrylic will not pass , it is considered class 2 windows . You must have a energy efficient class 4/5 door going outside. You must bring the floor in the lanai up 4” above grade on a block house and 6” on frame, the floor need a waterproof barrier, you must supplement your A/C with either a bigger unit outside or the split unit mounted on the wall. All of the newly cooled/heated space becomes taxable, where it was not before.
I was told by someone other the building permit/code folks that the Villages deed restriction consider the floor AC a “dehumidifier” . I would check with the proper authority before you do so.
There are a bunch of other threads on here that discuss this subject in more detail if you want to search for more info. Hopefully this info spares someone some grief.
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I believe you are mistaken about it increasing your taxes by adding air conditioning. If you leave the slider from the house in it does not increase your taxes. If you remove the slider the number of sq feet goes up as does your taxes.