Crawl Space Access Opening Sample Clauses

Crawl Space Access Opening. 1. Existing crawl space access must be evaluated so at a minimum, the opening must have a functioning door and latch. 2. When the scope of work includes the installation of crawl access the following standards shall be followed unless conditions exist making these specifications unattainable. In such cases a reasonable effort must be made to comply as close as possible. a. Crawl spaces shall be provided with a minimum 16" by 24" opening and shall not be located under an exterior doorway. Exception: Openings through the floor shall be a minimum of 18" by 24". b. Access openings located in the exterior foundation wall shall be no less than 16" by 24". c. Access openings below grade; shall have an areaway, with the areaway floor below the threshold of the access door. Width and height of the areaway shall not be less than 16" by 24".