Wiring Clearance Attic Hatch

The minimum size for an attic s access.

Wiring clearance attic hatch.

Got a question for the gurus. Not less than 1 1 4 from the sheetrock thought for some of you code vultures. If you are looking at the picture from the switch box towards left center of pic. These openings not only allow mechanical and electrical contractors to.

All wiring to be protected within 6 feet of attic access just wondering if this is irc or nec code. The kit includes everything you need to cover seal and insulate your pull down ladder. My wire is run along the the lower portion of the of the platform near the sheetrock. But that s the way i d go to do the wiring.

New codes require the attic access to be insulated to the same level as the attic. Also if you opt to make the attic entrance larger and the attic hatch is also finished to match the ceiling it could be a little difficult to get it to match particularly if you ve never done it before. So when the hatch is lowered the insulation just sits above the surrounding insulation or joists. Attic hatch energy loss and insulation the problem is that the insulation doesn t fit into the access opening because it s designed to fit tightly between the joists and can t fit into the opening of the attic access without being pushed in.

Romex wire is perpendicular to ceiling joists so joists can t be used as running boards. Electrician ran the 240 volt romex wire feeding hvac next to the attic acces laying over the joists. 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. Attic access panels serve as an important safety and convenience feature in the home.

Someone would have to reach over the double stacked 2x6 almost 10 to get to any wire. The vertical height shall be measured.