The florida building code fbc and international residential code irc both require a minimum of one attic access opening for homes with combustible such as wood roof construction if the attic space meets these two criteria.
Is attic access required by code.
The rough framed opening.
Attic access is required international residential code 2003 requires any attic area exceeding 30sf in area and that have a vertical height of 30 inches or more.
Minimum vertical height of 30 inches measured from the top of the ceiling framing members to the bottom of the roof framing members.
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.
It appears that no code applies here locally as this was accessable on from a bedroom closet hatch and the decking was not installed as a permanent floor or walking surface.
To convert your attic to living space you cannot provide access via a ladder.
Attic area exceeds 30 square feet and.
Wednesday july 4 2018.
See the california mechanical code for access requirements where mechanical equipment is located in attics.
A 30 inch 762 mm minimum unobstructed headroom in the attic space shall be provided at some point above the access opening.
The attic is a.
What your attic probably does not have is a set of code compliant stairs.
In summary building codes have changed topic 2006 iecc 2009 iecc access hth none 402 2 3 access hatches and doors.