Attic Furnace Detail

Fau located in an attic attic access service space c m c 904 crc r807 ventilation.

Attic furnace detail.

A 30x22x30 inch high minimum unobstructed access but not less than the largest equipment size. How to install insulating sheathing over the roof deck with a cathedral ceiling. Cmc chapter 9 attic furnace diagram. Fau unit shall be doubled with a minimum 2x6 joists.

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Well mainly it s a way to save space. Cmc section 304 4 appliances in attics. B 30x30 inch minimum unobstructed passage to remove equipment but not less than the largest equipment maximum 20 distance from access to unit. Obtain the furnace manufacturers installation instructions and install the furnace to their specifications.

This handout is intended to provide only general information for further information contact the building safety division. Attic furnace access passageway and platform attic furnace passageway and. An attic in which a fau is installed shall be accessible by an opening and passageway 30 x 30 in size. Unvented cathedralized attic detail with air impermeable insulating sheathing installed over the roof deck.

Located in an attic cmc 304 4 furnaces located in an attic area shall comply with the diagram at the bottom of this page. Additionally if the attic and roof is conventionally framed ceiling joist under the location of the fau unit shall be doubled with a minimum 2x6 joists. Attic access may be reduced to 22 x 30 provided the. Most updated central air conditioned homes have a new air conditioner split system meaning the ac is broken up into parts.

Attic hvac systems save space. So why put an hvac system up in the attic at all. Attic furnace walkway platform attic furnace installation must comply with you local mechanical code or imc international mechanical code if such was adopted in your area. Attic furnace 2019 california mechanical code sections 904 10 through 904 10 the following are general requirements for an attic furnace based on the 2019 ca mechanical code.