Measure the rough opening in your ceiling both the width and length.
Attic access size illinois.
Un insulated up to 36 60min.
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The rough framed opening.
It s important to understand the opening size you have or will create to ensure you select the correct attic ladder product for your home.
Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.
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Downward opening with drywall flange.
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.
Fire rated ceiling or attic access panels.
The rough framed opening must be a minimum of 22 inches by 30 inches.
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The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb.
But we need to know the type of wire and the type of access to the attic scuttle hole stairs to provide a complete answer.
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.
Standard openings are 22 5 x 54 but some homes have wider openings.
Conversely some homes have smaller openings or hatches.
And joists 16 o c.
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If the access is located in the ceiling the minimum.
According to the 2006 international residential code r807 1 attic access homes with combustible materials in the ceiling and roof construction must have an access to attic areas that exceeds 30 square feet and with a vertical height of 30 inches or greater.
If the opening is located in a wall the 30 inch dimension must be vertical.
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.
Insulated up to 48 un insulated up to 36 90 min.
R 42 attic access hatch fits between trusses 24 o c.
And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.