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What is the distance that - furnace flue pipes, HAVC, wiring etc. etc. should be located from the attic access?
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20 ft (03 irc m1305.1.3)
"Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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Say what???
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Maybe I read the question wrong Michael.
The mechanical equipment should have a deck provided from the access not longer then 20 ft. "Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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There ya go!
The 22x30 min access should have at least a 22" wide & 30" high clear, unobstructed <20' passage to the equipment. Excellence in Inspections Mike Boyett, TREC #7290 Capital City Inspections Austin, Texas Last edited by mboyett; 5/27/09 at 11:04 PM.. |
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Now if we only knew what it is that Buck wants to know????? "Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
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Well, he did say that HVAC equipment was in the attic. If not, then the 2006 IRC says this, pertaining to attic access only:
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Needs to be protected within 6' e3702.2.1 "Never ever threaten anyone in Camoflage" Tim Wilson "Not everyone follows the same path" Governor Sanford, musings on the Appalachian Trail
Last edited by bkelly2; 5/27/09 at 11:30 PM.. |
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6' it is then..thanks!
Excellence in Inspections Mike Boyett, TREC #7290 Capital City Inspections Austin, Texas |
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Thanks! I am talking the distance of HVAC ductwork, plumbing vents.
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The way I see it is that as long as there is a minimum 22" wide x 30" high unobstructed "virtual tunnel" from the scuttle access to the equipment <20' away then it meets the requirement. Those dimensions could be larger if the existing equipment so dictated. So, three sides of, or directions away from, the scuttle access hole could have obstructions right up to, but not infringing into, that virtual tunnel. I fully admit my view is debatable though.
Excellence in Inspections Mike Boyett, TREC #7290 Capital City Inspections Austin, Texas |
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OK guys,,,, the referenced e2702.2.1
- within 7 feet of .... in attics provided with access, protect by guard strips. - where such spaces are not provided with access by permanenet stairs or ladders, protection within 6 feet of the nearest edge of attic entrance. I learn something everyday --- hehehe Linda Foster www.HomeInspectionsByFoster.com HomeInspectionsByFoster@yahoo.com (210) 347-1023 TREC #7654 InterNACHI #06032691
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Please Note:
Mark Thorman is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
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Note that this only applies to wires "across structural members". e3702.2.2 Where cables are installed parallel to the sides of rafters, studs or floor joists, guard strips and running boards shall not be required. www.MauiHomeInspections.com |
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