What is the minimum ceililng height in a basement?
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The minimum ceiling height in a basement that does not contain habitable space is 6-feet 8-inches, per the International Residential Code (IRC R305.1.1). The IRC defines a habitable space as “a space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and similar areas are not considered habitable spaces.” Any habitable space in a basement requires a 7-foot minimum ceiling. And at any beams, girders, ducts, or other obstructions, the minimum drops to 6-foot 4-inches.
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