See the california mechanical code for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
Attic access size california.
Fire as a cause of injury and death is the main reason for these restrictions.
Built for safety this sturdy wood ladder makes it easy to access your attic with nine non slip steps and a convenient handrail for support while climbing.
The 2007 california building code requires a minimum attic access opening of 20 inches by 30.
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.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
Minimum opening size the 2012 international residential code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches.
Landings at the top of permanent ladders and walkways in attics or crawl spaces shall be provided.
The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
See section m1305 1 3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
The type of attic access determines the means you can install for entrance into the attic.
Access to mechanical appliances 2019 california mechanical code section 304 4.
The united states fire administration estimates that in just a two year period from 2006 to 2008 close to 10 000 residential attic fires occurred resulting in nearly half a billion dollars worth of damage.
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.
G access to the machine space shall be by means of a permanent ladder or stairs when the bottom of the access door is more than 8 feet above floor level or when the access door is located above the room ceiling in an attic or crawl space.
An attic access opening runs between the ceiling joists whenever possible.