The minimum size for an attic s access.
Attic access requirements.
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More and more building codes are now requiring the use of fire rated attic access doors to improve the safety of the occupants.
Where the access is located in a ceiling minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be 30 inches 762 mm at some point above the access measured vertically from the bottom of ceiling framing members.
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When the access is located in a ceiling minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be 30 inches 762 mm at some point above the access measured vertically from the bottom of ceiling framing members.
Defective unsafe folding stairs pull down.
See the california mechanical code for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
See section m1305 1 3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
If you re constructing a new build you have to check your local building requirements to see if you need a fire rated ceiling or attic access panels.
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