Code requirements the international building code 2012 edition ibc 2012 requires enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof framing to have cross ventilation for each separate space.
Ibc attic vent requirement.
The international building code ibc requires that ventilation be provided in all buildings.
Federal housing authority recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of attic ventilation evenly split between intake and exhaust for every 300 square feet of attic floor space.
Contributes to but does not supersede thermal resistance requirements for attic and roof assemblies in section c402 2 1 of the international energy conservation code.
The international code council icc is a non profit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design build and compliance process.
On the upcodes website.
Enclosed attic spaces for buildings that fall under the ibc are required to be ventilated.
Proper attic ventilation consists of a balance between air intake at your eaves soffits or fascias and air exhaust at or near your roof ridge.
Building ventilation can be provided through natural or mechanical means.
After reading the 06 09 and 12 ibc the 06 09 and 12 irc and the 06 q a i have come to the following conclusion.
The 06 09 12 irc say the same thing where eave vents are installed and the 06 q a clearly says they are not required and if not required then neither is the 1 air space so irc eave vents not required and if not present then 1 air space not required.
See chapter 10 means of egress particularly 1011 12 stairway to roof 1011 12 2 roof access and 1011 16 ladders.
Enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected against the entrance of rain or snow.
Mechanical ventilation is typically required in under floor areas bathrooms and some attic spaces.
1202 4 under floor ventilation the space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth under any building except spaces occupied by basements or cellars shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with section 1202.
06 09 12 ibc.
The ventilation amount and opening size requirements can be found in section 806 roof ventilation of chapter 8 roof ceiling construction.
The net free vent area nfva shall not be less than 1 150 of.
Lines for attic ventilation.
Ventilation openings shall have a least dimension of 1 16 inch 1 6 mm minimum and 1 4 inch 6 4 mm maximum.
2018 international building code.
These spaces are formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof framing members.
2018 international residential code.
Chapter 9 roof assemblies.
The following are the requirements taken directly from the irc.
