The following document contains the 2019 cbc accessibility provisions adopted by dsa and commentary on selected requirements.
Cbc attic access.
The vertical height shall be measured.
Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that have a vertical height of 30 inches 762 mm or greater over an area of not less than 30 square feet 2 8 m 2 the vertical height shall be measured from the top of the ceiling framing members to the underside of the roof framing members.
Access 1 everyattic or roof space shall be provided with an access hatch where the attic or roof space a measures not less than i 10 m in area ii 1 000 mm in length or width and iii 600 mm in height over at least the area described in subclauses i and ii or.
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.
2019 access compliance advisory manual.
See the california mechanical code for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
Section 1004 occupant load section 304 business group b section 310 residential group r 11b 404 doors doorways and gates section 303 assembly group a section 1006 number of exits and exit access doorways section 1011 stairways section 705 exterior walls section 1005 means of egress sizing section 1010 doors gates and turnstiles.
Attic access r807 1 attic access.
Buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet 2 8 m2 and that have a vertical height of 30 inches 762 mm or greater over an area of not less than 30 square feet.
The ontario building code access 9 19 2 1.
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These openings not only allow mechanical and electrical contractors to.
Attic access panels serve as an important safety and convenience feature in the home.
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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.
The california building standards code is a compilation of three types of building standards from three different origins.
See section m1305 1 3 for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.