Attic Draft Stop

2 if the assembly isn t concealed an open floor ceiling assembly above a basement draftstoppingisn t required.

Attic draft stop.

1 if there is no useable space above the assembly an attic or below it a crawlspace draftstoppingisn t required. In combustible construction where there is usable space both above and below the concealed space of a floor ceiling assembly draftstops shall be installed so that the area of the concealed space does not exceed 1 000 square feet 92 9 m 2 draftstopping shall divide the concealed space into approximately equal areas. Tenmat is a leading manufacturer of high temperature engineering materials and fire protection components. Draftstopping shall be provided in attics mansards overhangs or other concealed roof spaces of group r 2 buildings with three or more dwelling units and in all group r 1 buildings.

The tenmat ff130e insulation protection cover is made out of a fire resistant material and was specifically designed to protect your light fixture from insulation in the attic and to stop unwanted airleakage through your recessed light. Section 708 fire blocks and draft stops 708 1 general. Designed to ensure passage between attic sections while preventing back drafts from one section to another. Draftstopping shall be installed above and in line with sleeping unit and dwelling unit separation walls that do not extend to the underside of the roof sheathing above.

If you want a draft stop ceiling access panel that has a lot of benefits to offer best access doors has it. The babcock davis draft stop door is a non rated access door designed to provide access through draft stop spaces in the attic while preventing a back draft from one section of the attic to another. In combustible construction fireblocking and draftstopping shall be installed to cut off all concealed draft openings both vertical and horizontal and shall form an effective barrier between floors between a top story and a roof or attic space and shall subdivide attic spaces. 3 if draftstoppingis required the 1 000 sflimit applies but the divided spaces must be approximately equal.

This self closing and self latching access door allows for access from both sides of the door. Our door provides access through draft stop spaces in the attic while also preventing backdrafts between sections. In order to meet ul requirements it is self closing and self latching. The door opening from both sides is equipped with a self locking and closing mechanism.