Specification History

SWS Version Created Specification ID Title Specification Objective Supporting Materials Rationale Status
Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:22 3.0104.2e Access construction

Access openings through the floor will be a minimum of 18" by 24" or as constrained by existing framing members

Openings through a perimeter wall will be not less than 16" by 24" or as constrained by existing framing members

When any portion of the through-wall access is below grade, an area way not less than 16" by 24" will be provided

Under-floor spaces containing appliances will be provided with an unobstructed access large enough to remove the largest appliance but not less than 30" high and 22" wide and no more than 20 feet away from the appliance measured along the center line of the passageway from the opening to the appliance

Provide adequate access to foundation space

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Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:22 3.0104.2e Access construction

Access openings through the floor will be a minimum of 18" by 24" or as constrained by existing framing members

Openings through a perimeter wall will be not less than 16" by 24" or as constrained by existing framing members

When any portion of the through-wall access is below grade, an area way not less than 16" by 24" will be provided

Under-floor spaces containing appliances will be provided with an unobstructed access large enough to remove the largest appliance but not less than 30" high and 22" wide and no more than 20 feet away from the appliance measured along the center line of the passageway from the opening to the appliance

Provide adequate access to foundation space

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