are sprinklers required in attics?
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6 of the 2016 NFPA 13R does require attics that are used for living space, storage or that have fuel-fired equipment to have sprinklers. However, both the code (IFC/ IBC in Figure 1) and standard (NFPA 13R) will not require complete attic sprinkler protection for fuel-fired equipment.
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Most codes use the 1/300 rule for minimum residential attic ventilation recommendations. This means that for every 300 square feet of enclosed attic space, 1 square foot of ventilation is required – with half at the upper portion (exhaust vents) and half in the lower portion (intake vents).
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To properly blow out a sprinkler system, your air compressor needs to provide at least 20 cubic feet per minute. Most irrigation professionals recommend using at least 50 cubic feet per minute. Most air compressors will list their cubic feet per minute rating on the side of the tank.
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The 2012 International Residential Code requires an attic access opening for attics with an area greater than 30 square feet and a vertical height in excess of 30 inches. ... If the opening is located in a wall, it must be at least 22 inches wide and 30 inches high.
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You don't really need gutters in Texas (depending on location and soil type) especially in the DFW area. The house I had didn't need gutters really and the only thing I really did was to set up soaker hoses around the foundation to keep the soil moisture consistent and have them run when needed.
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If you do not have an irrigation system, protect your foundation by installing drip irrigation or soaker hose around the foundation by connecting to your outdoor faucet. Drip irrigation works under low pressure so a pressure reducer is required when attaching to a faucet.
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The ideal way to control the operation of an attic fan is with a thermostat and a humidistat. In summer, the thermostat operates the fan when the attic temperature reaches a preset level (usually 90 to 95 degrees F). ... This reduces attic moisture. Eliminating mold and mildew on the roof structure is the ultimate goal.
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As long as you have enough space at the base of the roof for an equal amount of soffit vents, you shouldn't need a fan. A fan might be necessary if the construction of your house is such that you can't install a sufficient amount of roof or soffit venting, or the attic has corners without enough circulation.
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Upright sprinklers are installed with deflectors above the sprinkler, while pendent sprinklers have deflectors below the sprinklers. Common industry practice is to use upright sprinklers in areas without finished ceilings and pendent sprinklers in areas with finished ceilings.
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Well, yes antennas are installed in attics all the time. And in most cases they function well enough to receive most if not all TV signals at a location. But be aware there are some downsides to attic installations too (as with all indoor installations, in fact).
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inspections: a sprinklered storage space with high ceilings where someone has increased storage capacity by erecting a combustible mezzanine. ... This “add on” mezzanine increases storage capacity, but requires automatic sprinkler protection beneath it.
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As of the 2000 edition of the ICC codes, sprinklers were required in apartment buildings more than two stories in height and with more than 16 dwelling units. ... The NFPA 13 sprinkler system is required in buildings more than 60 feet in height and/or more than four stories in height.
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They don't compromise on home security and can be safely left open when the property is empty. All new build properties and extensions must now have trickle vents installed in their windows to comply with Building Regulations. They are especially vital in bathrooms and kitchens where condensation is common.
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But most homes do need a good rain gutter system to collect the storm water that lands on the roof and direct it away from the house to prevent damage to the structure of your home and to protect your foundation and driveway and sidewalk from pooling water on the sides of your home.
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In addition to water shielding, North Carolina code doesn't require drip edge. This leaves homes exposed to sideways wind and rain, another major cause of leaks.
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Manufactured houses do not usually have attic access because of the limited space between the ceiling and roof. ... The hardest part of the process requires finding a room that has four walls close enough together to maintain the support of the roof beams while allowing you sufficient room to construct an access hole.
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You can use either faced or unfaced batting for this installation. When using insulation that has either paper or plastic facing, that moisture barrier faces outward, toward the attic space. Even if the attic space is unheated, it typically is warmer than the outside air in winter.