Residential Attic Stair Units

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Residential attic stair units.

The bessler sliding attic stairway is the first of its kind developed in 1909. The werner wood universal fit attic ladder features the werner wood universal fit attic ladder features a 250 lb. They are available as telescoping attic extension ladders and folding attic ladders for both residential and commercial use. The exclusive features of our designs result in unsurpassed strength and the benefits are simply endless.

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 the vertical height shall be measured from the top of the ceiling framing members to the underside of the roof framing members. Summary of code requirements for residential stairs. Shop folding attic stairs. Weight capacity designed to fit ceiling heights from 8 ft.

Fakro lmp 30x56 5 steel attic ladder 9 83 ft to 12 ft. Maximum 4 1 2 inch handrail projection into stairway width on either side. The ease of use extra wide tread and full handrail makes it a comfortable walk into the attic. So this basically sums up the basic code requirements for residential stairs and their dimensions.

Folding attic stairs are available in a variety of materials including wood aluminum and steel. Smith products are defined by their unique design providing uncompromised durability and good looks. Minimum 36 inch clear width for stairway. And standard ceiling openings of 22 5 in.

Installation is simple with the online step by step instruction video. So stop worrying about how to install an attic ladder and let lowe s coordinate your attic stairs installation. 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. Traditional folding attic stairs are an economical option to reach attic storage space.

Over the years builders and contractors have been installing the bessler stairway to the discriminating homeowner. Capacity item 1255133 model 869333. 30 in x 56 5 in folding steel attic ladder with 350 lbs. Therefore let us recap on the residential stair code requirements.