Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Attic Access

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    New Mexico
    Posts
    1,352

    Default Attic Access

    I was going through my inspection yesterday. The garage had a small loft area above it. This little door was at the end wall. Great, I won't need to get my step ladder off the truck to get into the attic. Open the door, and "surprise".

    It turns out that the owners had added the door as Plan B in case there was a fire. I don't know what they planned on doing if the fire started in the garage.

    Similar Threads:
    ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images ***IMPORTANT*** You Need To Register To View Images
    Member Benefits1
    Jim Robinson
    New Mexico, USA

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    1,828

    Default Re: Attic Access

    That door would have to be fire rated as it is an entry to the home from the garage.
    Also a methane gas detector would be a good idea. HAHA


  3. #3
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Fletcher, NC
    Posts
    28,032

    Default Re: Attic Access

    Quote Originally Posted by wayne soper View Post
    That door would have to be fire rated as it is an entry to the home from the garage.
    Nope. Does not have to be a fire rated door.

    Anyone know why? (We've been over it before.)

    Jerry Peck
    Construction/Litigation/Code Consultant - Retired
    www.AskCodeMan.com

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Oregon
    Posts
    2,365

    Default Re: Attic Access

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Peck View Post
    Nope. Does not have to be a fire rated door.

    Anyone know why? (We've been over it before.)
    Of course, becaue you could wrap you face with wet TP and get out if there were a fire.......

    Okay, seriously, I'd say it's because it's interior space to interior space. As long as the garage has the proper firewall it's not required from attic to living space.

    Honestly, if I'm right it's not by much..... enlighten me


  5. #5
    David Banks's Avatar
    David Banks Guest

    Default Re: Attic Access

    Jerry. Is this what you are refering to?

    http://www.inspectionnews.net/home_i...ire-rated.html


  6. #6
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    Rockwall Texas
    Posts
    4,521

    Default Re: Attic Access

    Take out the term "fire rated" and use "separation". The doors are not "fire rated".

    rick


  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Fletcher, NC
    Posts
    28,032

    Default Re: Attic Access

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Hurst View Post
    Take out the term "fire rated" and use "separation". The doors are not "fire rated".

    rick
    Neither is the wall. (Except maybe still in CA?)

    Jerry Peck
    Construction/Litigation/Code Consultant - Retired
    www.AskCodeMan.com

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •