The international codes i codes are the widely accepted comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe sustainable affordable and resilient structures.
Minimum attic access size ibc.
Attic access r807 1 attic access.
These specs are per r807 1 of the international residential code irc and the residential edition of the florida building code fbc.
762 mm shall be provided in the attic space at or above the access opening.
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.
Or is a step ladder code compliant.
International building code 2018 ibc 2018.
Access to mechanical appliances installed in under floor areas.
The international code council icc is a non profit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design build and compliance process.
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.
If the access is located in the ceiling the minimum unobstructed headrom above the opening must be 30 inches measured vertically at some point over the access.
The rough framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches.
2009 ibc from previous discussions i understand that stairs are not required to attics.
See section m1305 1 3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
International building code 2015 ibc 2015.
306 3 appliances in attics.
Clear headroom of not less than 30 inches 762 mm shall be provided in the attic space at or above the access opening.
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.
However is a permanent means of access required as in a fixed ladder.
The rough framed opening must be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches.
Where wood shingles or shakes are used a minimum 1 4 inch.
See section m1305 1 3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
From the finished floor to the ceiling shall not be included in any computation of the minimum area thereof.