Oren wrote:

Can I add a second attic access scuttle in my garage ceiling? Present
scuttle is in the MBR closet for mechanical access.

1758 sq ft, single story home.

Attic with plumbing for NG furnace, electrical, etc.

Two ridge vents, plus soffit vents.

Split garages, single and double - attached.

I would like to add an attic scuttle in the two car garage. This
garage has the breaker panel, gas water heater, softener, tools,
etc....

Thanks.

The County Web site gets me this far*

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R807.1 Attic Access
Section R807.1 is amended to read:

R807.1 Attic Access. In buildings with combustible ceiling or roof
construction which have electrical, plumbing or mechanical fixtures or
equipment installed within the attic space, an attic access opening
shall be provided to attic areas that exceed 30 square feet (2.8 m2)
and have a vertical height of 30 inches (762 mm) or greater
The rough- framed opening shall not be less than 22 inches by 30
inches (559 mm by 762 mm) and shall be located in a hallway or other
readily accessible location. A 30-inch (762 mm) minimum unobstructed
headroom in the attic space shall be provided at some point above the
access opening. See Uniform Mechanical Code for access requirements
where mechanical equipment is located in
attics.

Oren
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Yes. You can have as many as you want. The code requires access and
sets the minimum number that you must have and for what. There is no
code against having more.

--
Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX