1 attics that are small less than 30 square feet of area or under a low slope roof that does not have a minimum of 30 inches of clear opening height between the top and bottom structural members are not required to have an attic hatch by the building code.
Eugene attic opening less then 30.
The framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30 inches and shall be located in a hallway or other accessible location.
Roof construction an attic access opening shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet 2 8m2 and have a verti cal height of 30 inches 762 mm or greater.
An attic in which a fau is installed shall be accessible by an opening and passageway 30 x 30 in size.
Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and a clear and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance but not less than 30 inches 762 mm high and 22 inches 559 mm wide and not more than 20 feet 6096 mm long measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the appliance.
2 the attic access opening may have been removed during a remodeling.
There must be an attic access opening large enough to remove the appliance but not less than 30 inches by 22 inches and a clear passageway not less than 22 inches wide by 30 inches high.
The rough framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches.
There are two items to consider when determining if an attic access is required.
Attic access may be reduced to 22 x 30 provided the largest piece of equipment can be removed.
Minimum clear headroom in the attic space shall be provided at or above the attic opening.
An attic access shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet and have a vertical height of 30 inches or greater.
R807 1 attic access buildings with combustible ceiling or roof construction shall have an attic access opening to attic areas that have a vertical height of 30 inches 762 mm or greater over an area of not less than 30 square feet 2 8 m 2.