Crawl Space Access

Access shall be provided to all under floor spaces.

Crawl space access. When installed correctly the turtl s hinged top can take the place of a standard crawl space door. Building codes require that crawl spaces be made accessible the 2012 irc describes the minimum crawl space accessibility requirements as follows. An access door is usually an opening at the side of the house that allows entry into the crawl space. An access well is a below grade area around the door.

The following are some of the most common reasons you may need prompt crawl space repairs. A better way to seal shield the entry to your crawl space. It covers the access well preventing it from filling up with debris like leaves and twigs or water when it rains. With no painting.

Most crawl spaces are cramped and difficult to access making even serious problems easy to overlook. Often builders give little thought to the location of the crawl space access. The turtl system is a permanent improvement that can t be damaged by moisture sun or bad weather. The only solution is to create a new access door.

Unfortunately many of the issues that start below the house can have a serious impact on the rest of the house from the foundation to the attic. Over the years as plantings grow and modifications are made the location of the original access could become extremely inconvenient. Access openings through the floor shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches 457 mm by 610 mm.