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What are the code requirements for a ladder to a Tiny House loft?
Monday, June 7, 2021
Here’s what is required for a loft ladder in a Tiny House, per the International Residential Code (IRC AQ104.2.2):
• Rung width of not less than 12 inches.
• 10 to 14 inch spacing between rungs.
• Capable of supporting 300 pounds on any rung.
• Rung spacing consistent withn 3/8 inch.
• Angle of ladder between 70 and 80 degress of horizontal.
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And some of our other articles about Tiny Houses:
• What is the code definition of a Tiny House?
• What is the code definition of a loft for a Tiny House?
• What is the code minimum size of a Tiny House loft?
• What is the code minimum ceiling height of a Tiny House?
• What are the code requirements for emergency escape from a Tiny House loft?
• What are the code requirements for a stairway to a Tiny House loft?
• What are the code requirements for loft guard rails in a Tiny House?
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