Originally Posted by
Jerry Peck
Phillip,
No double negatives there.
*This* is what I said (except that I've added underlining for readability purposes): "
I know of NO exception which excepts out the attic access cover from having to comply with the minimum ceiling R value for attic ceiling insulation."
An 'exception' removes an item from a requirement, with no exception, the item is not removed from the requirement - thus
I know of no exception ... which excepts out ... those attic access hatch covers, whether over an opening or over a pull-down stair.
Not withstanding the not withstanding makes one withstanding?
You are just cracking me up here Jerry!
It would require a room full of highly paid attorneys and an unpaid (except for parking downtown) jury to determine if either you or I actually said anything of relevance in our respective previous posts here in this thread.
As far as code specified insulation for an attic pulldown stairway goes, I guess you and I will have to agree to disagree for about the 3rd time in...what...5 or 6 years now? All things considered that's a pretty good record and I am right there with you (about) 98.5% of the time.
But (and you knew there was a "but" coming right?
)! Let's get
real rather than
theoretical for just a moment.
Insulation on, or over, a pulldown attic stairway (while a FANTASTIC idea as far as energy conservation and all concepts of building "green" are concerned) is
not a current code requirement in any "authoritative" jurisdiction that I am aware of.
In all honestly, does the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) that you personally work for these days enforce such a building code provision?
If so, why (and what is their current code based justification for doing so)? If not, why not (and again, what is their current code based justification for doing so)?
Thirdly, what role does the interpretation of current building code have to do with the generalist home inspector?
Sorry for the thread drift folks but I respect Jerry's opinion enough to ask these questions. Others should feel free to weigh in as well.