Attic Furnace Platform

The original equipment installed when the home was built was supported on the attic floor.

Attic furnace platform.

The inside equipment will be in the attic which is typical for this area. A furnace in the attic is a design that works for all homes. Install working platform not less than 30 in depth and width in front of the entire firebox side of the fau. There must be a passageway at least 30 inches high and 22 inches wide and not more than 20 feet in length.

The attic furnace passage way and level service area are not required if you have your attic furnace appliance installed in such way that it is serviceable through the attic access opening and it can be removed through that opening. Garage gator 66069k 6 x 3 feet platform storage lift black. If the closet is next to one of the bathrooms as it often is this gives you a nice remodeling opportunity. After researching a little.

4 3 out of 5 stars 16. Jfunderburk joe funderburk cmi july 5 2010 5 45pm 8. Horizontal furnaces shall be permitted to be installed in an attic furred. You might not receive the same air movement benefits if the unit is in a garage either.

Racor phl 1r garage ceiling storage rack lift. Both companies wanted to put the furnace in the same space attic centrally located in the house as the old one to reuse all connections and ductwork r4 2 flex octopus. You ll also free up a closet. Install passageway platform minimum 24 inches width and maximum 20 feet in length to fau.

Attic access may be reduced to 22 x 30 provided the largest piece of equipment can be removed through the opening. According to code a work platform at least 30 inches deep is required along the control side of any furnace that is installed in an attic so that workers can stand next to the furnace. A minimum 30 inches 762 mm by 30 inches 762 mm level service platform space is required in front of the attic furnace s attic appliance service access panel. One proposes suspending the new furnace from the rafters.

Attic dek flooring walking deck boards for attic easy installation floor system for garage roof and more instant organizer new 4 panel pack black. Nothing worse than a 150 degree attic furnace installation at the far end and a sheet metal cover on the work platform. International mechanical code 306 3 says for appliances in attics there needs to be a level 30 inch x 30 inch service platform in front of the unit. Two of the contractors propose installing the new equipment on the floor like the original system was installed.

4 4 out of 5 stars 58. The biggest advantage of having an attic furnace is that it s a space saver.