South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 8 - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL
Article 12 - INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section 8-1222 - IRC R408.4 Access
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 8-1222
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
Access shall be provided to all under-floor spaces. Access openings through the floor shall be not smaller than 18 inches by 24 inches (457 mm by 610 mm). Openings through a perimeter wall shall be not less than 16 inches by 24 inches (407 mm by 610 mm). Where any portion of the through-wall access is below grade, an areaway not less than 16 inches by 24 inches (407 mm by 610 mm) shall be provided. The bottom of the areaway shall be below the threshold of the access opening. See Section M1305.1.4 for access requirements where mechanical equipment located under floors.
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